Posted on Jun 6, 2016
E5 new to the unit without dependent approved BAH, E3 with dependent disapproved. Can they do that?
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The rule of thumb to start receiving BAH is that your son needs to be with you a certain amount of days in your custody to be able to receive that benefit it does not have to deal with your rank. Get savvy on policy for finance or even ask them they will better assist. You with that.
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First of all your a private so that clicks in my head you don't know much. Before you worry about another Non Commission Officer learn your Warrior Task or at least take apart a M500. Two instead of putting this on social media why don't you pick up a regulation and read how to qualify for BAH.
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SSG Dennis Wood
Rank does not have privileges in the Army, any leader who says that in the Army is a complete turd and has no right to be in the position of safeguarding a soldier's welfare. But that's just an Army thing I guess.
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SFC Rick Brooks
scpo baker should take his own advice it is a good NCO's job to take care of his soldiers telling them like it or get out is the ans. I would never give. I would not follow that e8 to the latrene
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As a PFC, your a low man on the totem. Of course, a Sgt is gonna get Bah before you, and taking that to your Sgt Major is only gonna get you told the same thing that these men are telling you here. The Sgt Majors gonna tell you that what is given to a Sgt is nothing to do with you. His situation and yours have nothing to do with one another. If you do go to your Sgt Major, just discuss your situation, not anyone else's unless you want to be shot down by him also and probably reprimanded. That's just a little advice, do with it what you will
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Speaking from a personal experience, if you have any custody at all you should be given housing or BAH. Because you can't have a child stay with you in the barracks. You need your court documents showing you have custody. Then take that to finance.
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Do you have full custody of your son? when you joined did you sign a waiver to your custodial rights for the first contract? If not then you are entitled to BAH to house that defendant
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You should not need physical custody of your child, but you must prove it is your child and that you are providing support. There are also policies to place lower enlisted on base so as not to put them into financial hardship.
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CW5 Jack Gaudet
I would recommend reading the DoD Financial Management Regulation, Chapter 26. Go down to section 260406 and read through that section to see if there is applicable information to you. This is not intended for you to throw in anyone's face but for you to be informed when you are speaking to someone. As it was pointed out in other dialogues, do not jump your chain of command, it could be detrimental in the short and long run. You do not have to get their permission but you do have to inform them if you are going up the chain. If you are going to the IG, their first question should be "Have you talked with your unit?" Your rank should have no bearing on your entitlement to provide support to a legitimate dependent. While you have your son in DEERS, it may be pending a verification. DEERS is not necessarily for financial purposes but is an eligibility entitlement system for medical eligibility or other things under DEERS.
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Army cannot deny an E3 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH); BAH is an entitlement based on rank. If an E3 with a dependent and an E5 without dependents reside in the same housing, at the same cost then, the E5 will get more than the E3 due to rank; however, the E3 must not be denied this allowance. Active Duty personnel in such a predicament should study Title 37 United States Code, Section 204(a) (1).
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CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
Your comparison of your rank against another demonstrates that you are jealous and frustrated with your position. Don't give others this impression please, it only goes against you. Control your emotions and concentrate on your duty; aim to exceed set standards and your BAH, COLA and other allowances will automatically be your's along with promotions, and awards. SGM Marquez is absolutely correct in this matter.
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It appears this was a while ago and seems the pvt is no longer seeking advice. For anyone else, my experience was if you are e-5 and below, and single, getting BAH will be difficult. Cutting through all the BS, use your chain of command. If you do not have a good relationship there, start with your company HQ personnel. Based on my own experience, most Jr NCOs know as much as you do, maybe less. Regardless, if you feel you are entitled to whatever, seek advice within your direct chain. If you are squared away and respectful, most will be willing to assist. Another source could be the Chaplain's office, especially in light of the custody issue. At the very least, adjutant office can at least provide legal background for filling a claim if you are refused.
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The process was simple in my unit first go to headquarters platoon talk to the guys there about helping you many times they can help more then anyone else.
I was a 14-J in headquarters platoon and helped soldiers all day with pay discrepancies and often times had to help them understand why if they where denies. sometimes it's just a simple mistake or not enough to show reason for collecting BAH pay.
I was a 14-J in headquarters platoon and helped soldiers all day with pay discrepancies and often times had to help them understand why if they where denies. sometimes it's just a simple mistake or not enough to show reason for collecting BAH pay.
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