Can my family PCS prior to me. I am reporting one October but school starts at my new location in August can my family go early?

2020-06-15T21:48:47-04:00

Can my family PCS to my next duty station prior to me and live on post. I read on The military one source page that they could but is there a milper, alaract or any kind of did regulation. Thanks

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2020 10:14 PM

2020-06-15T22:14:22-04:00

Sure, but it’s going to be out of pocket

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2020 11:28 PM

2020-06-15T23:28:48-04:00

When you get your levy packet you have to select which TDY option you are going to pick. The options are listed in the reassignment reg 600-8-11 under TDY

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2020 9:42 AM

2020-06-16T09:42:17-04:00

The military cannot stop civilians (family) from moving or visiting anyone. However, if your family moves before you are given permission then the costs may not be paid for by the military. Housing on installation varies but I believe the service member has to be there to sign and often the family cannot get on a housing wait list until the service member has signed out of the current duty station or at a minimum has hard orders in hand. Your family could move, but they would probably have to find their own housing.