PCSING: BAH while TDY Enroute?

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 16:32:39 -0500

So here is my case, I recently PCS'd from Hawaii with TDY enroute to Bragg. I was entitled to BAH prior to departing, but depending on which finance I get a different answer on if I should collect BAH from Hawaii, not receive BAH since I am living in the Barracks/Hotel, or collect in-transit while TDY. I have researched the JTR but there is nothing covering my situation. Anyone have a clue on this?

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Dec 11 at 2015 5:27 PM

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:27:43 -0500

On the day you leave Hawaii, your hawaii bah will stop. any bah received after you leave hawaii, you will have to pay back. However, you should receive temporary leaves expenses (TLE) and dislocation allowances while you're in transit.
When you in process at fort bragg, you will find paperwork to start bah for the allowed at bragg.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 11 at 2015 5:39 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:39:58 -0500

BAH is an allowance for housing. Your per diem will cover housing until you get settled at your new base. BAH will not be given to you if you get per diem because that would be double dipping.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2015 12:49 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 12:49:35 -0500

Depends on some facts. Are you a single Soldier? How long is TDY enroute? Hawaii is a funny place to PCS in/out of. You are authorized Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) in Hawaii and Temporary Lodging Expenses (TLE) at your gaining station, if you have a family. Depending on the nature of your TDY and whether you have a family or not, will determine your entitlements. Go to the Aloha center you are assigned to and ask them. They will know for sure. Also, find out when the next levy brief is in your area. All the folks that can answer your questions will be there. Good luck!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2015 12:55 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 12:55:19 -0500

I just re-read your question. You are already gone from HI. Go to your local finance office immediately and square your travel away. And do whatever BAH change paperwork needs to be done. They will get you straightened out, but the longer you wait the more jacked up your pay will be. The big factor here is your family situation.

Response by CPT Nik Webb made Dec 29 at 2015 8:37 AM

CPT Nik Webb — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 08:37:18 -0500

Refer to the flow chart at the bottom of section 10416 of the JTR:
You are absolutely entitled to BAH, to include TDY en route.