Any BAH for 11B OSUT National Guardsmen?

2021-02-13T15:08:27-05:00

Well I got kind of screwed. Former Marine. Break in service is 5 years a 4 months at time of National Guard Enlistement.

My ETP for basic training was DENIED for the reason of being reviewed within 60 days of Basic training date despite being submitted 4 months prior.

I will have to attend 11B OSUT day 0. I have read so many different responses regarding BAH for guardsman in 11B OSUT. I heard Benning does not give BAH because anything over 20 weeks is considered a PDS/PCS. However I've also ready of guardsman being denied at Benning but being back paid at their unit.

Any information on this?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 3:17 PM

2021-02-13T15:17:31-05:00

Are you married?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 13 at 2021 3:23 PM

2021-02-13T15:23:26-05:00

I am fairly certain that you should get BAH based on the location of your family while you are in training. It would be patently unfair for NG soldiers not receiving BAH while their the AC counterparts get it.

I really don't think OSUT is a PCS move. The army will not want to uproot a family for a 20 weeks of training.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 3:28 PM

2021-02-13T15:28:20-05:00

You are NG, so long as you have either a mortgage, lease or dependents you qualify for BAH. It is not a PCS for NG.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 13 at 2021 3:31 PM

2021-02-13T15:31:30-05:00

Yes, if you are the responsible party on a lease, mortgage, or rental agreement, your Commander of the unit you were assigned prior to IET or the Command responsible for sending you needs to sign off on a DA5960. You will need proof of the things I listed to get it.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 3:49 PM

2021-02-13T15:49:10-05:00

Single, no dependents, turn in a 5960 for commander signature, along with the signature page of your mortgage or lease agreement.
You will be entitled to BAH single rate for your zip code.

However, as of 1 OCT 2020, if your orders are longer than 180 days, your BAH will be based on the place of duty zip code on that order.
31905, Fort Benning GA is significantly lower BAH than any zip code in CA.
Just a head's up now, in case those orders go over 179 days.

And you weren't "screwed"
No one made you take a long break in service.
No one forced you to volunteer for the Guard.
No one owed you a BCT waiver.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 13 at 2021 5:39 PM

2021-02-13T17:39:01-05:00

Damn you have a lot to learn.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2021 6:43 PM

2021-02-13T18:43:07-05:00

RC and NG are authorized BAH while attending IADT IF, the SM maintains a lease/mortgage during the training. The BAH will be paid for the location of the residence. A 5960 and copy of lease must be on file (best to take a copy with you as well). If you do not get BAH while in training, there is a why to file after you return to your unit.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2021 10:03 PM

2021-02-14T22:03:27-05:00

Hey brother, I’m prior service army 11B and just came back in as an 11B again. I was a day zero as well and I’m currently in basic...again. You will definitely get the respect you deserve. You will still get smoked like the IET guys, but from what I’ve seen so far it won’t be terrible.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2021 10:04 PM

2021-02-14T22:04:21-05:00

Also to add on to my comment, I’m getting BAH while here, through I am active duty