PCS move for Flight School (Reservist)?

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:18:28 -0400

So, I'm reaching out here to gain some information. I'm awaiting orders to Rucker for WOCS, then Flight School. Has anyone been through recently? My question is, as a Reservist, do I have to make a PCS move for my family to Rucker? I own a home near JBLM, being that I'm in the Reserves, I'll be coming back to WA once I'm done. Am I able to just keep them here, with the BAH rate and just go to school myself? I appreciate any feedback.

Response by CPT Nicholas D. made Jul 3 at 2019 7:19 PM

CPT Nicholas D. — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:19:33 -0400

OBC/BOLC/IERW is going to be a PCS order due to duration. With that said, you can live on the economy, get some place cheap, drag a trailer into a trailer park, and keep your home back home. How you choose to live will be “big boy rules.” As long as you aren’t living in GOVT quarters, you will get BAH. The BAH will be for Rucker, not HOR. But how you split it will be up to you. A lot of soldiers (specifically Guard and Reserve) don’t sell the houses in their home states... they just choose to live very economically while they have a mortgage and a lease.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2019 5:31 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 05:31:55 -0400

SGT Chen-Turner, you can absolutely choose to PCS without your family, but keep in mind that if they choose to join you at a later date, it will be on your dime. I'm currently waiting for orders to flight school as well and will be attending as a geographical bachelor but more than likely I will end up living on post with a roommate to save BAH. As 1LT Dixon has stated, you'll get BAH based off Rucker, not JBLM AND you will not get family separation pay either if they choose to stay in WA. All in all I would talk this over with your family and decide what makes the most sense financially, you dont want to put yourself or your family in a bind while you're at flight school.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2019 7:28 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:28:29 -0400

Two words, Daleville Inn. 1 Mile from the Daleville Gate (where academics are), 1/2 Mile to the simulator complex. It isnt fancy but its dirt cheap for a 1br 1 ba "apartment" and the staff is lovely. Everything you need for a geo bachelor setup and nothing more. Rent included power, water, trash, internet and cable. Best decision I ever made.