Posted on Jun 23, 2014
How do you feel about single Soldiers living off base on their own?
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So hypothetically -
Soldier has a barracks room and doesn't live there. He lives off base. Makes all formations on time, no issues with finances, older and mature, etc. Maintains barracks room in that the person keeps it spotless, etc. The Army does NOT provide BAH in this example.
Your thoughts...
Soldier has a barracks room and doesn't live there. He lives off base. Makes all formations on time, no issues with finances, older and mature, etc. Maintains barracks room in that the person keeps it spotless, etc. The Army does NOT provide BAH in this example.
Your thoughts...
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I did exactly that when I was a young SGT. Maintained a room because I had to and used it to shower after PT. Paid rent out of pocket because I wasn't authorized BAH. Had no issues.
Now - if a Soldier starts getting in trouble, can't make formations, etc...then it would be an issue.
Now - if a Soldier starts getting in trouble, can't make formations, etc...then it would be an issue.
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I'd have him provide a strip map to the residence and treat it just like any other Soldier living off post.
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SSG (Join to see)
Or they can get a google map and print it unless the intent is to keep their strip map skills up to date
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SFC Douglas Eshenbaugh
All my platoons strip maps are done in Google Earth Pro so that I can have not only a hard copy but a KMZ file but that's just me. At the end of the day it really doesn't matter how you know where the Soldier is living as long as you can find him if you need too.
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In the situation you described, I don't see why it would be a problem. As long as he maintains financial stability, continues to perform all his required tasks, and make his time hacks. If it starts to interfere in anyway, then it should be stopped immediately. Lots of guys that are single and assigned a room in the barracks are mature and responsible enough to handle this situation without issue.
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CMSgt (Join to see)
I do not see any problems. My only question is, does his having the on-base room interfere with anyone else getting assigned housing? Is he place-holding a valuable commodity?
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