Posted on Jul 20, 2020
How long will I have in the barracks to collect BAH after getting E-6?
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I am a single E-5 promotable, and I will be promoted by the end of this month. My direct leadership says I will have time after my promotion to collect BAH before I have to leave the barracks, but I was looking for a definite answer, or a regulation to study.
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A barracks clearance memo is required in the packet to start your BAH. You can not live in the barracks and collect BAH at the same time. Better start saving your first and last months rent. There is AER if you need it.
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MSgt Jack Sigman
Like anything else in the services, that's mostly right; it is POSSIBLE to do both, although it generally requires command authorization and support. There were many times I saw GeoBachelors living in the barracks. However, it was only when the barracks was not at capacity, and we were not expecting a large drop of boots. With the younger Marines, it usually meant having at least one roommate regardless of whether or not you "rated" a room to yourself normally.
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This will depend on your installation. Most installations require that you vacate the barracks once you have attained the rank of SSG. You will receive BAH back pay from the date of promotion or the date you move out. Normal protocol is that if you are living in the barracks, as single, you will not receive BAH. If you cannot afford the initial move costs, contact ACS for financial assistance. In the future, as a SSG you should be aware of the value of saving money. You should have been saving some money since this seems that you were aware that you would eventually be moving out of the barracks.
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SGT (Join to see)
I have plenty of money saved SFC, this is just a knowledge point I didn’t have in my toolbox.
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Back in the day (keeping in mind things may have changed since the 1990s)...An E-6 was able to collect BAH (BAQ) at the discretion of the Company Commander and 1SG. The SSG or above collected a prorated amount if room was available in the barracks, not the full amount of BAH given to off Post Soldiers. Check into this, I believe you should be able to apply for BAH now or when your orders declare you an E-6...best advice, call the JAG hotline for the straight legal answer
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