Can a single soldier live off base?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:00:14 -0500

I am a geobachelor not receiving bah. I am given a barracks room. Am I allowed to live off post of I am renting out a room at friends house. Should I receive a counseling stating I am allowed but still have to maintain a barracks room? How should this counseling look.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Nov 10 at 2020 2:39 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:39:19 -0500

Why are you calling yourself a geobachelor ?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2020 4:08 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:08:29 -0500

Are you single or married but not receiving BAH?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 11 at 2020 1:44 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:44:10 -0500

1. At your own expense- No BAH, No sep rats. 2. Only with your Commanders permission. 3. You will maintain a bunk and or wall locker in the billets with your TA-50, etc in it.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Nov 12 at 2020 10:54 AM

1SG Brian Adams — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:54:00 -0500

We used to have a weekend room or roommate off the books so to speak. It used to be that an E-4 and below could not live off post unless given permission by the Commander. There should be a reduced BAH rate if given permission to live of post. Its about accountability for Company level leadership. I remember I maintained my room during the week, come Friday after being off duty, would drive over to my friends of which I rented a room from. It doesn't hurt to ask your chain of command (ask S-1). especially if there are incoming privates and the barracks need extra rooms....good luck Hooah!!