Does the Army cover my family staying in a hotel while awaiting my house to be move-in ready at my new duty station? If so, do I use my GTC?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 14:50:46 -0400

So the movers are packing up our house in the 19th of June, I sign out on PCS leave the 20th and we have a tentative closing date on our house off post of our new duty station between June 21st-25th. With all that being said, does the army cover my wife and baby to stay in a hotel for a few days before my house is move in ready? And if so, do I use my Government Travel Card?

Response by CW3 Matt Hutchason made May 21 at 2019 2:54 PM

CW3 Matt Hutchason — Tue, 21 May 2019 14:54:11 -0400

My assumption is that hotel costs will not be paid for your wife and child. I’m sure there are a few 1SG’s and PSG’s who would have a more formal answer, but I’m thinking you are going to be out of luck on that score.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 2:55 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 14:55:24 -0400

Yes, it is part of your PCS, call the Army hotel at the post you are PCSing and make a reservation for you and your family. You can pay for the hotel with your government card, just get receipts for all expenses.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made May 21 at 2019 3:11 PM

MSgt Michael Smith — Tue, 21 May 2019 15:11:08 -0400

Yes, you can stay in the TLF or (if no availability) a hotel. I did both. One time I lived in TLF for nearly 2 months. I think the gov pays for like 2 weeks or so.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 21 at 2019 3:25 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 21 May 2019 15:25:50 -0400

I don't see why you cant use Permissive TDY for the PCS move as it will entitle you and your family meal and hotel money. You can call the gaining base's guest housing to get a picture of availability. The use of the GTC is authorized for PCS travel. Save all receipts. Who will input your travel plans into DTS?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 4:33 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 16:33:17 -0400

On Guam the military are placed in one of the hotels beach side, like the Hilton, while waiting to be placed in military housing, most just get housing off base. But, you have the beach to tend too. Alot of service men don't like the salt air. Lol

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 5:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 17:28:24 -0400

Or just do like we are and continue or start BAH payments at your next assignme t and stay in an off post rental.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 5:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 17:31:45 -0400

You are covered for up to 10 days TLE. So you are good for whatever accommodations you will need within that time frame. Plus they have per day rentals (AirB&B's) that should be available.

Response by CW3 Matt Hutchason made May 21 at 2019 7:15 PM

CW3 Matt Hutchason — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:15:00 -0400

I think I misunderstood the full question. Lol. Forget what I said and good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 8:38 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 20:38:35 -0400

Yes you get a limited amount of TLE. If you exceed that you will end up paying back the extra to your GTC. Also, that 10 days of TLE is for the front side and the backside combined. That means if you stay in a hotel 7 days prior to leaving you get three more days of lodging once you arrive at your next duty station. There are other caveats, rules, and exceptions based on whether you're OCONUS or CONUS as well

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 21 at 2019 11:00 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Tue, 21 May 2019 23:00:20 -0400

Yes

Response by SSgt Dean Santiago made May 22 at 2019 9:44 PM

SSgt Dean Santiago — Wed, 22 May 2019 21:44:57 -0400

yes they should.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 22 at 2019 10:49 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 22 May 2019 22:49:55 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Don't Know about Army, I Do Know the Navy Put Me up in the Columbia Hotel in London for 2 Months while I awaited Quarters and for 1 Month before I shipped Out.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 24 at 2019 1:51 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 24 May 2019 13:51:20 -0400

I suggest you get Permissive TDY approved by the Battalion Commander on your DA 31. I just looked up the Regulation and called a Finance Office, and both state you need approval for Permissive TDY. You will be experience two statuses. PCS status: PCS travel will reimburse you for POV use, hotel, and meals. 350 miles constitute one day of travel. Permissive TDY status: Your family can get up to 10 days hotel and meals to help you out process and in processes. Meals rates are based on the age and number of dependents. The days of Permissive TDY at your old station and new station depends on you. Save all the hotel receipts. Do you have a truck or van? Good luck. Don't kill yourself and the family. Drive 350 miles and be safe. The army will pay for your hotel and meals for that day of travel and other days.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 10 at 2020 10:27 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 22:27:03 -0400

Don't forget you will get the Dislocation Allowance. If you have a truck check into doing a partial DITY to make money.