When will my wife begin receiving BAH?

2018-10-20T07:01:38-04:00

I am currently stationed in Korea and my Wife is stationed in Ft. Hood. We are in the process of buying a house and we are not getting BAH. My question is will she be able to receive BAH once I receive my orders in a couple weeks? We keep getting back and forth answers about this so anything helps.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2018 7:23 AM

2018-10-20T07:23:01-04:00

Good question. For soldiers married to other soldiers the answer is this. BAH goes to the higher ranking solider. Since you’ll be stationed overseas that gets a little tricky. I’m a Finance NCO so I can find out more for you and let you know what I discover today. I’ll DM you my findings.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Oct 20 at 2018 8:46 AM

2018-10-20T08:46:41-04:00

Just to clarify: does the Army list you as geographical bachelors for this BAH question.

Response by SGT Bill Spiker made Oct 20 at 2018 8:51 AM

2018-10-20T08:51:50-04:00

Welcome to Ft Hood my brother! I pray you get the answer you are looking for!

Response by SSG Julius H. made Oct 20 at 2018 9:31 AM

2018-10-20T09:31:57-04:00

Sorry to answer this with a question but...Why are you NOT getting BAH??

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 20 at 2018 12:34 PM

2018-10-20T12:34:27-04:00

Filling out the DA form 5960 when you get married and then again when you in process starts and continues BAH

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2018 2:40 PM

2018-10-20T14:40:23-04:00

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/army-announces-end-to-geographic-bachelors-3353934?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mobilesharebutton2

The Army has ended the Geographical Bachelor... I have provided the above link as a reference. Go see your S1 and have your wife to go see her S1 because both of you should be receding BAH. I hope this helps....

Army Announces End to Geographic Bachelors

The Army has now announced an end to the geographic bachelor program. Soldiers with dependents, drawing a housing allowance can no longer live in barracks.