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I am having trouble finding out if and how NG is eligible for Lodging on drills. I am traveling 88 miles one way to my unit for drills and my unit told me I cannot get reimbursed for the mileage.
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The Guard, like the Reserves, are authorized to reimburse for travel to home station drill and provide lodging in kind.
Authorized does not mean funded.
Authorized does not mean funded.
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The Guard units can, but there are seldom funds to actually do it. I commanded a unit that was about a 130 miles from my house. I usually just stayed at the Armory and slept on a cot. Most of the units I served with in the guard made arrangements for soldier that had to travel to stay in the Armory. Shower and toilet facilities, so the only thing you have to worry about is breakfast and dinner. If that soldier was broke, some arrangement would be made even if it was an MRE.
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I know for a fact that the Reserves has IDT reimbursement up to $500.00 for travel expenses for those that live outside 51 miles. I also know that the Reserves has Lodging in Kind for those that travel at least 51 miles to BTA. I am not sure if NG does the same..but I can't see why they wouldn't. Who in your unit is telling you this? When you get a chance, ask your Supply NCO if anyone in the unit is the LIK Coordinator. If they say so and so is the LIK Coordinator, then go speak to them.
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While true, the ease by which one actually gets those funds into their checking account as part of a monthly process is a song and dance, and often turns off and on at will. I've had the misfortunate experience of being the LIK OIC and now I'm currently the GPC BO OIC (slightly less painful than LIK).
I've learned............. If I'm outside the commute distance I have to be 100% ready to accept eating those costs. It's highly improbable IDT and/or LIK will work 100% of the time.
I've learned............. If I'm outside the commute distance I have to be 100% ready to accept eating those costs. It's highly improbable IDT and/or LIK will work 100% of the time.
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The Guard does do it but it also depend on the availability of travel funds. The short answer is: ask your Guard unit.
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