Can a soldier who is married and receiving BAH be forced to reside in the barracks? Any regulations supporting it?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:36:51 -0400

Response by SGM Jeff Mccloud made Apr 28 at 2021 9:45 PM

SGM Jeff Mccloud — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:45:18 -0400

Leaving post to go home, married or not, is a pass privilege that can be revoked by a commander.

Response by Pvt Stella McPherson made Apr 28 at 2021 10:06 PM

Pvt Stella McPherson — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:06:40 -0400

I don't think is allow

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Apr 28 at 2021 10:46 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:46:00 -0400

Yes AR600-20.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 28 at 2021 10:56 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:56:48 -0400

Many a time a leader has asked the CO to restrict a married person to the barracks for any violations- late/tardiness/missing formations/missing equipment, etc. The list can be massive, living in quarters is a privilege- not a right. Hell screw up with the housing people and thetr regs and you will be on the street!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2021 1:25 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:25:32 -0400

Yes they can. I am case in point. My (now) ex-wife and I were split. She moved back to her home state to start divorce proceedings. We were living in On Post Housing. I was ordered to vacate and clear housing and move into the barracks. BAH was initiated as I was to pay her the BAH until the divorce was final.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 29 at 2021 7:56 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:56:38 -0400

With the limited information provided the answer is yes. As SGM Frazer stated, there are many reasons a leader would request a Soldier be remanded to the barracks. What should be happening is that the Soldier correct the issue that brought them to that place, and continue down a solid path. No-one wants to separate you from your Family, however, good order and discipline is what is required and this is one of the tools they have at their disposal. Correct the problem.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2021 9:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:21:27 -0400

You're not being forced to reside in the barracks. You were confined to the barracks, completely within a Commanders authority. If you were forced to reside in the barracks you would have to actually move your stuff into the barracks. You "reside" in a residence, your residence is still your home even when you are confined.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 29 at 2021 9:26 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:26:05 -0400

What’s the context? Is there a pending troop movement? Are you being punished? Something happened or is about to happen that caused this decision to occur.

The short answer is yes and the long answer it depends on the situation as Commanders have discretion to make such decisions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2021 3:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:27:40 -0400

Yes. Depending on the circumstances and it can be done to actually help you. Main example, you and the spouse having issues. 1SG can have you stay in a "cool down" room in the barracks so you guys can go to MFAP and work your issues out.

Not really sure of any other practical reason, I'm sure there may be some

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Apr 29 at 2021 8:46 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:46:03 -0400

Every unit needs to spend a few weeks, maybe a month, in the field. A five mile full pack hike once a week would help too. If you wanted to sit in an office why would you join the military

Response by CPL Jason Northedge made Apr 29 at 2021 8:49 PM

CPL Jason Northedge — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:49:00 -0400

Sorry I don't have the reg but yes there is one stating some stipulations. And also remember housing is not for the soldiers its for the family or spouse.