Posted on Nov 4, 2015
My BAH was lowered while I'm in AIT and my wife resides in another state, help!
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Hey Soldiers,
So I'm currently at Ft Gordon, GA for AIT on my 3rd week. I'm here for 25b IT Specialist(22 weeks), I'm married, no children and my spouse is currently in CA. The VHA zip code on my LES changed from CA(where my wife currently resides, working, with a 1-year lease) to here in Augusta, GA. I met with the NG Liaison and he said there was a policy that came out a few months ago that states if a Soldier in training's MOS is 20 weeks or longer, the zip code changes to where the soldier is currently at. Doesn't make any sense to me since it won't cover my rent alone. From LA to Augusta, the rate difference is huge. He said all I can do is file a complaint. He told me to google NGB and read up on it but I haven't seen anything about it. As far as I know speaking to other NCOs here that it shouldn't be like that. I should be receiving the rate based on where my spouse is residing. Is the liaison just jerking my chain?
I'm making an appt with my S1(Finance) to see if he can help. Should I go to JAG?
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Thank you
So I'm currently at Ft Gordon, GA for AIT on my 3rd week. I'm here for 25b IT Specialist(22 weeks), I'm married, no children and my spouse is currently in CA. The VHA zip code on my LES changed from CA(where my wife currently resides, working, with a 1-year lease) to here in Augusta, GA. I met with the NG Liaison and he said there was a policy that came out a few months ago that states if a Soldier in training's MOS is 20 weeks or longer, the zip code changes to where the soldier is currently at. Doesn't make any sense to me since it won't cover my rent alone. From LA to Augusta, the rate difference is huge. He said all I can do is file a complaint. He told me to google NGB and read up on it but I haven't seen anything about it. As far as I know speaking to other NCOs here that it shouldn't be like that. I should be receiving the rate based on where my spouse is residing. Is the liaison just jerking my chain?
I'm making an appt with my S1(Finance) to see if he can help. Should I go to JAG?
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Thank you
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It seems like you have a lot of advice already. Since you are NG and have orders to a duty station then your rent should be protected under the Service Member Civil Relief Act. Make sure your wife has a copy of your orders that take you to Fort Gordon and if unable to pay the rent then have her talk to the management where she rents. Also, review your lease agreement. I'm not 100% how that works for the NG and being activated or sent TDY but it's worth a look.
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You have to first look at your orders. If they state PCS move and you chose to have her stay in Cali, then you will only receive local BAH. If it says dependents not authorized then you should receive BAH in Cali. Same goes for seperation pay.
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Also, often leases include a military clause for early release without penalty....just another idea.
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Get to finance pronto. I do believe that BAH is based on dependents residence. Noticed I used 'believed', but the folks at finance can straighten this out quickly.
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Respond to original question...BAH is based on the Soldier's Duty location, not the Spouses. How long have you been at training? If you are nearing the end, you are better just sucking it up and driving on.
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make an appointment with S1 or Finance and ask them to explain it to you.....
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I would ask for a copy of the notice or instruction you've been told of. I'd also sit down with someone knowledgeable with the JTR and go over chapter 10, part E (Housing Allowances/Assignment Situations) and see where you stand as far as housing and separation allowances are concerned.
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When you talk to S-1, remind them that you are a Geographical Bachelor, and that the BAH is for your family, not for you.
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Did you ask him to show you the policy? He needs to produce it not have you look for it, second I would follow through with finance, the only time that I know your BAH rate would change is if its a PCS move.
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