How many days is a newly wed soldier allowed to reside in barracks?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:24:06 -0400

I plan to get married this month to my spouse. I am still in AIT, but we will receive BAH and be able to move in. My question is how long do I have to vacate the barracks when I receive BAH

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2021 8:17 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:17:34 -0400

How long is your AIT?
If you get married in AIT and you are currently residing in the barracks and the AIT is under 6 months in length, you will be staying in the barracks until you get to your first duty station. Its not just as simple as getting married and receiving BAH.
You will need to enroll your spouse in DEERS if not dual-military, submit a DA 5960 to start BAH, Submit a DA 4187 to stop meal deductions, Provide the original copy of your marriage certificate to your S1 to go with the packet. Once all of this processes, your BAH will begin but if your AIT is less than 6 months, you will need to provide a copy of a lease for the physical location in which your spouse is residing and you will receive the BAH rate for their current location. Now if your AIT is longer than 6 months, you will need approval from the AIT Chain of Command to seek privatized housing which does not automatically get approved depending on what phase you are in currently and how long you have remaining. If you were married before arriving at AIT and had BAH already started, it would be easier.

Now lets say everything works out for you and you do get to move in with your spouse, when the BAH officially starts, you normally have no more than 72 hours to vacate, but can vary because you are in AIT.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2021 12:46 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:46:58 -0400

You're an activated Reservist? Have fun starting that BAH. You'll need a signed lease first to start the BAH.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2021 9:23 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:23:48 -0400

If you are still in AIT, you will probably NOT be leaving the barracks.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2021 7:11 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 19:11:13 -0400

Hey man, 68C currently in phase 2 here.

At your phase 2 site, your company will be able to help with processing the paperwork and coaching you through the process better than anyone on this will.. Here at BAMC married soldiers prior to arrival were able to move out and started receiving BAH as soon as they got to phase 2 (I’m 90% sure that’s unanimous among the sites). We had 2 soldiers in my class that got married during phase 2, and both were able to move out with their spouse. Feel free to DM me and I’ll try to help with any other questions you may have.