Does dual military still get bah?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:51:31 -0400

Does army service members still get dual bah? I heard that only the highest ranking gets bah now?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 10 at 2020 1:10 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:10:31 -0400

DFAS FAQ#33: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqbah.cfm

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) - Frequently Asked Questions

A member assigned to permanent duty within the 50 United States, who is not furnished Gov't housing, is eligible for BAH, based on the member's rank, dependency status, and permanent duty station zip code. A member stationed overseas (except in Hawaii and Alaska), including U.S. territories and possessions, who is not furnished Gov't housing, is eligible for an Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) based on the member's dependency status. If a...

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 10 at 2020 1:10 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:10:56 -0400

DFAS FAQ#33: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqbah.cfm

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) - Frequently Asked Questions

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 10 at 2020 1:15 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:15:25 -0400

Senior get's full, junior gets partial.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2020 1:47 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:47:26 -0400

The way I understand it is: IF you are co-located (stationed at the same post) then only the highest ranking person gets it. Both only get it if they are not located together and have to have separate housing.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2020 3:50 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:50:06 -0400

I am dual military as well. The higher ranking service member gets full BAH and the lower ranking service member gets partial.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2020 11:51 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:51:32 -0400

Yes they do, comes in handy especially when you have kids.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2020 11:55 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:55:39 -0400

If you don’t have any dependents you will both get partial BAH. If you have kids the higher ranking will get full and the other will get partial.

Response by CW2 Jim Moore made Nov 26 at 2021 8:03 AM

CW2 Jim Moore — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:03:48 -0500

WHAT IS BAH?