How does BAH work while TDY?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:53:39 -0400

I am a newly commissioned 2LT. I am married to another SM, who is enlisted. I am currently TDY at Fort Knox and my spouse is stationed in San Antonio. I am trying to understand BAH and TDY. I have been told I will not get it because I am TDY. However, my spouse and I have an apartment together so it doesn't make sense to me that I would not get BAH while TDY. Any help on the matter would be great.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2018 7:50 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:50:46 -0400

Also, I am not prior service so I have no prior duty station. This TDY is the first thing for me since commissioning.

Response by TSgt David Holman made Aug 14 at 2018 8:01 AM

TSgt David Holman — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 08:01:09 -0400

You will still receive your BAH, it is not tied to your current location but your base of assignment. Going TDY does not stop standard pay such as BAH/BAS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2018 1:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:46:36 -0400

I would go talk to finance. They should be the experts on it.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 15 at 2018 2:27 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:27:35 -0400

I have always gotten BAH when on TDY.