https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-process-for-taking-my-family-with-me-to-my-first-duty-assignment-when-switching-from-reserves-to-active-duty <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am heading to my first duty station in a few weeks. I&#39;ve been in the reserves for two years, and now I&#39;m switching to active duty. I don&#39;t know anything about this process. Can I take my family when I report or should I wait until I have things squared away on my own? Sun, 03 Mar 2019 21:00:29 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-process-for-taking-my-family-with-me-to-my-first-duty-assignment-when-switching-from-reserves-to-active-duty <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am heading to my first duty station in a few weeks. I&#39;ve been in the reserves for two years, and now I&#39;m switching to active duty. I don&#39;t know anything about this process. Can I take my family when I report or should I wait until I have things squared away on my own? SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 03 Mar 2019 21:00:29 -0500 2019-03-03T21:00:29-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-process-for-taking-my-family-with-me-to-my-first-duty-assignment-when-switching-from-reserves-to-active-duty?n=4417864&urlhash=4417864 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your active duty unit should assign a sponsor to assist with in-processing after you arrive. Check with him/her about details. Although you can technically take your family with you, it may take some time for your housing allowance to start appearing in paycheck. LTC Eugene Chu Sun, 03 Mar 2019 21:18:10 -0500 2019-03-03T21:18:10-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-process-for-taking-my-family-with-me-to-my-first-duty-assignment-when-switching-from-reserves-to-active-duty?n=4417915&urlhash=4417915 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When switching from RC to AD I found it was easier to set up my household before bringing my family out. But there is the issue of money. When you move into housing, or off post rental, you have to put down money and sometimes a deposit and that is the end of your BAH for your family. It&#39;s a tight money situation.<br />But, yes you can report with your family and stay in lodging until you find housing SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 03 Mar 2019 21:43:10 -0500 2019-03-03T21:43:10-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-process-for-taking-my-family-with-me-to-my-first-duty-assignment-when-switching-from-reserves-to-active-duty?n=4420037&urlhash=4420037 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>:/ MAJ Ken Landgren Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:32:49 -0500 2019-03-04T15:32:49-05:00 2019-03-03T21:00:29-05:00