Posted on Dec 9, 2021
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Who do I go to for reimbursement of damaged items while living in the barracks. I have my 4986 and my items have been verified by my platoon sgt.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
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That's why you're supposed to have renters insurance.
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SFC Ralph E Kelley
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In the Barracks?
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SFC Michael Hasbun
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SFC Ralph E Kelley - Yes, absolutely. That was one of the first things one of my 1SG's mentioned back in 99. I've always had it. USAA has very good renters insurance for barracks dwellers.


https://themilitarywallet.com/military-members-need-renters-insurance/
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SFC Casey O'Mally
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So, yes, renter's insurance is the best answer. In any of the below scenarios, renter's insurance SHOULD cover you, and then THEY can file a claim against a responsible party (if any).

However....

If the room was flooded due to a fault in the barracks (for instance a pipe burst) then the claims office (same office you go to when mover's break your stuff during a household goods shipment) SHOULD be able to provide some relief. You would, at that point, essentially be filing a claim against the government for the damage caused by their faulty structure / faulty maintenance.

If, however, the flood was due to an idiot roommate or neighbor, your claim would be against them, and you would be asking them to make you whole, either person to person or through small claims court

If the flooding was cause by an act of God (i.e. actual flooding due to heavy rains) you have only renter's insurance to fall back on. And that may or may not be helpful, depending on the terms of the policy.
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Thank you this exactly the answer I needed
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Renters insurance. The Army isn't your insurance agency and isn't going to reimburse you
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He gave you the answer, you don’t have to like it. You should have renters insurance for your property in the barracks. SGT (Join to see)
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SFC Ralph E Kelley yep, USAA covers renters insurance in the barracks and it's dirt cheap. Something like $25 a month. They'll even cover your computer if you drop it and it breaks. It's a hell of a deal
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SFC Michael Hasbun
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SGT (Join to see) - That is the actual answer.
The Army is NOT responsible for the maintenance or replacement for lost/missing/stolen Soldiers gear. That is up to the individual Soldier. That is why Soldiers have been briefed to get renters insurance since at least the 90's when I joined.
The Army will REPLACE gear, but a FLIPL will be conducted and unless the Investigator determines that the Government was at fault for the loss, the cost of the items is on the Soldier, not the Army.

Please see DoD Financial Management Regulation Chapter 12 for details on the process.

https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/archive/12arch/12_07_Apr1998.pdf
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God bless those poor soldiers under you
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