Do married Officer Candidates receive BAH when transferring from the IRR to Active Duty during OCS?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:34:03 -0500

The OCS website doesn’t refer to IRR Soldiers however my recruiter stated they do. Aby clarification would be helpful.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2018 7:06 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:06:37 -0500

If you are a Soldier on active duty in whatever form, and you are married, you will receive some form of BAH. During OCS, you are on active duty, therefore you will receive BAH.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Feb 5 at 2018 7:29 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:29:35 -0500

That's an interesting question...I went to USAF OTS way before I got married, of course, still, it is interesting to ask...I'd suppose for those who go while married, or with kids, I'd expect that'd ne the case, though, of course, that'd be only a guess on my part, you understand...

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2018 7:46 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:46:17 -0500

Yes, depending on the duration you will either receive BAH Type 1 based on your zip code or what used to be called BAH type II (BAH RC/Transient) I believe it is 30 days but could be up to 90. You will also receive the with dependent rate if your dependent isn't active duty and they are enrolled in DEERs. You will also receive Family Separation Allowance at $150.

Type II BAH with dependent O1 is just shy of $1000 a month.