Do Geo bachelors get BAS?

Yes, you do — with one major stipulation. Geographically separated families are usually eligible only for a BAH based on the member’s duty station, not the location of the family’s residence.

Does my wife have to live with me to get BAH?

As long as you are still married, to give up BAH, you would have to reside in on-base family housing. However, unless your dependents move to your duty location, you are not authorized to reside in on-base family housing, because the rules say to qualify, your dependents must be living with you.

What are unaccompanied orders?

What are Unaccompanied Orders? When a service member receives unaccompanied orders, it means that his or her family members are not listed on the orders and are not expected to accompany them to the next duty station.

How Does BAH work with unaccompanied orders?

BAH With Dependents and BAH Without Dependents If a member is serving an UNACCOMPANIED overseas tour, the member is eligible for BAH at the “with dependents” rate, based on the dependent’s US residence ZIP Code, plus OHA at the “without dependents” rate, if the member is not furnished government housing overseas.

Where is the highest BAH rate?

Areas with 10 Highest BAH Rates*

San Francisco, CA.
Santa Clara County, CA.
Westchester County, NY.
New York City, NY.
Oaklan, CA.
Long Island, NY.
Nantucket, MA.
Monterey, CA.

How do you become a geo Bach in the Navy?

Army: According to MILPER message 11-339, you can request geo-baching paperwork from Army Human Resources Command by submitting an email request with DA Form 4187. The request may be approved if the service member is going to a unit that is deploying soon, or to a school longer than 19.5 weeks but less than a year.

Do you get your own room in the army?

When you’ve finished your training and head to join your regiment or unit, here you can expect to be given your own room in the barracks. You’ll share a kitchen and living area, but have your own private space too. Houses are available if you have a family.

Do you get BAH during deployment?

BAH is payable to members on active-duty according to length of time on active duty, their pay grade, family status, and geographical location.

Can family go to Korea Army?

In a nutshell, a “command sponsored spouse” means that the government pays for your journey to South Korea, and you will most likely be required to live on base. I know many families who have brought kids and pets to South Korea on a non-command sponsored assignment and loved their time in Korea. It is indeed possible.