Could I use my GTC to check into a hotel room while I’m in processing?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:38:38 -0400

I report to fort hood tomorrow and I’m bringing my wife out house isn’t going to be ready until august 3rd could I use my GTC to check into a hotel room while I’m in processing?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2021 9:04 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:04:09 -0400

I wouldn't unless you get it approved first. Normally they set you up in A hotel on base. The first night you may have to pay for one but you will get reimbursed for it.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jul 17 at 2021 9:05 PM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:05:15 -0400

If you have orders, go to the hotel on post. (The Holiday Inn)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2021 9:51 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:51:17 -0400

You have 10 days of displaced lodging allowance to use when pcsing. It can be used on either side of the move but only 10 days total. The hotel must be within 50 miles of bases. Use your gtc, turn reciepts into finance when you inprocess to be reimbursed.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 17 at 2021 11:44 PM

SGT Javier Silva — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:44:05 -0400

Simple answer is yes. You just have to make sure to turn in the receipt of your hotel when you in-process. 1SG Private RallyPoint Member & SGT Christopher Hayden have right idea.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2021 5:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:18:14 -0400

You normally should be able to use your card up until you start in processing. So if you get in fort hood late at night you use the card to get a hotel. If you also get 10 days to find a house off post you can use the card for the 10 days for a hotel and food.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2021 5:39 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:39:14 -0400

You're actually required to use your GTC since it is a PCS expense. It doesn't have to be the on post hotel but DFAS will only refund you the government rate for your hotel. Make sure you ask for the government rate and go stay at a nice Hilton or Marriott. You are entitled to 10 days of TLE to cover your lodging CONUS PCS.

Response by LCDR Keith Trepanier made Jul 19 at 2021 10:13 AM

LCDR Keith Trepanier — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:13:38 -0400

I'm just surprised the out house isn't going to be ready until august 3rd. I am even more surprised people still have out houses.

Response by Tony Webster made Aug 17 at 2023 5:57 PM

Tony Webster — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:57:10 -0400

First off, welcome to Fort Hood! It's an exciting new chapter. Considering your situation with your house not being ready until August 3rd, using your GTC to check into a hotel room during processing sounds like a reasonable idea. However, it's a good call to reach out to your unit or base's finance office for accurate guidance. They'll have the most up-to-date information on what's permissible and the proper procedures to follow.
On another note, if you ever find yourself in Montreal, you can explore some excellent lodging options at https://thishotel.com/montreal/. It's great to have resources like that at your disposal for future travel considerations.

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