If I choose to stay in the barracks while I’m married, will I still be able to receive BAH?

2020-10-22T08:26:08-04:00

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2020 8:28 AM

2020-10-22T08:28:42-04:00

Married soldiers are not allowed to stay in the barracks except under extreme circumstances and then only temporarily. You cannot "choose" to stay in the barracks if you are married.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Oct 22 at 2020 9:11 AM

2020-10-22T09:11:27-04:00

Nope!

Only on special circumstances.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2020 11:00 AM

2020-10-22T11:00:56-04:00

What you're thinking of is called the Geographical Bachelor Program which ended years ago. Bottom line is if you're receiving BAH you will not be allowed to live in the barracks.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Oct 23 at 2020 10:16 AM

2020-10-23T10:16:10-04:00

Nope, you either receive BAH OR stay in the barracks, not both. That is double dipping.

Response by LCpl Ferdinand Hughes made Oct 26 at 2020 11:21 AM

2020-10-26T11:21:08-04:00

Short answer is no. You are getting BAH with dependents

Response by SSG Sidney Galloway made Jul 5 at 2021 4:06 PM

2021-07-05T16:06:43-04:00

(expletives removed for decency) Will your unit give you two barracks rooms? Would finance pay two rents or mortgages? Some of these questions...