Posted on Dec 21, 2021

How does BAH work with voluntary unaccompanied living in two separate countries?

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I recently got married, however I am stationed in Fort Sill and going on deployment soon so we felt there was no point in her moving to america right now. Me and my spouse live in two separate countries and I will be stationed in her country in less than two years where we will start working on her visa. However my question is, since the army did away with Geographical Bachelors, will I have to apply for BAH and move out of the barracks and live alone in an apartment off base? (Fort sill has no open on base housing with a backlog if I am well informed) or can I not apply for BAH and still live in my barracks room?

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You cannot receive BAH and live in the barracks.
If you want BAH, you can get the BAH rate for Fort Sill.
You can choose to move your spouse there and save money, or you can get Fort Sill BAH to cover your Fort Sill residence and where ever else your spouse lives.

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SSG (Join to see)

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His spouse has no legal authorization to live or work in the US currently so he can’t submit a 5960 for BAH

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SSG (Join to see) - I missed that part about the visa.

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The army did away with Geobach and just transitioned it to Married-Unaccompanied. You will still live in the barracks because 1) you and your spouse reside in different countries 2) your spouse does not currently have a VISA to live or work in the US. You can put in a 5960 to start BAH but it will be rejected just as quick as you submit it.

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SSG (Join to see)

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Notification and a copy of your marriage certificate. SPC (Join to see)

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SFC Casey O'Mally

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SPC (Join to see) Also, be aware that this could jeopardize your clearance, depending on the nationality and individual. It will *likely* put a temporary hold on your access while it is processed. The duration of that hold depends on many, MANY factors. But being honest, open, and providing documentation promptly speed things up. After everything is settled, provided no red flags, your access will *likely* be reinstated.

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