When reclassing to a new MOS, is BAH based on my location or dependents location?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 12:57:50 -0500

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 6 at 2016 1:16 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 13:16:54 -0500

Are you in the ARNG?

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Feb 6 at 2016 1:21 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 13:21:52 -0500

BAH is based on your permanent station. If your reclass is a PCS, then you will get BAH at the new location. If it's TDY and return, then your BAH should be based on your permanent location. So you just need to find out if your orders are a PCS or TDY. If less than 6 months, it's probably TDY.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2016 6:16 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:16:05 -0500

25S is a PCS move.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Feb 7 at 2016 8:16 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 08:16:53 -0500

Depends on the new MOS' training length. If training is 20-weeks or more, this would be a PCS and if your family does not PCS with you, you can request a BAH waiver for dependents current location.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Feb 7 at 2016 9:05 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 09:05:03 -0500

BAH is based on the SM's location not where their dependents are located.

Response by CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 6:16 PM

CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:16:53 -0500

Use this link to find an accurate representation of what you can expect for your BAH. It is based on your ZIP code duty location for CONUS assignments.

Best regards as you transition to your new MOS.
https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

BAH Calculator