Are 2nd LTs and 1st LTs authorized to live off post at Fort Hood if they are single?

I can't tell you specifically about Fort hood, but I can say that most large CONUS bases will require that all officers receive BAH. Some large bases offer single Soldier housing, like Fort Bragg. The only place you'll see junior officers required to live on base is OCONUS in the officers quarters.

Honestly, without contacting the FT Hood Housing Office, I am unsure. What I found for Hood on militaryonesource states "On Base/ Off Base Housing: Residing in on-post housing is voluntary, not mandatory, except for personnel assigned to key and essential positions, as designated by the installation commander. In-processing through the housing services office is mandatory."

So, if the Housing Office states the LT can live off post, then they are G2G. But, if he is required to stay on base per whatever key position assignment he may get, then your niece isn't moving on base.

I recommend calling the Hood Housing Office to confirm. Their number is [login to see] . Their hours are Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

As a current officer station here at Fort Hood. I was authorized to live off post and given BAH with little to no effort. I am however still on the wait list for home on post. Been on the wait list for 8 months now… since I’m single solider with no dependents I don’t have the highest priority.