31 March 2022 4:17

Will I get Bah in basic training?

For basic training or technical school/AIT/A-School, you will receive the BAH amount for the location where your dependents are residing. However, if you are not married or divorced and are paying child support, you do not receive full-rate BAH while living in the barracks.Sep 12, 2019

How long does it take to get BAH?

-It depends. Some receive their first pay 3 weeks into BMT, some receive it 5 weeks into BMT. Some don’t receive it at all during BMT (due to various reasons), but NOTE: Even if you don’t see money coming in for TWO MONTHS, you WILL get all of it eventually.

Do you automatically get BAH?

In general, the amount of BAH you receive depends on your location, pay grade, and whether you have dependents. Under most circumstances, you receive BAH for the location where you are assigned, not where you live.

Who qualifies for BAH?

Who is eligible for BAH? A member assigned to permanent duty within the 50 United States, who is not furnished government housing, is eligible for a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), based on the member’s rank, dependency status, and permanent duty station ZIP Code.

Can you get BAH If your single?

It depends on whether or not you have legal and physical custody of your children, pay child support, and/or live in single-type Gov’t quarters. If you have legal and physical custody of your children, then you are authorized BAH at the with-dependent rate if not assigned adequate family-type Gov’t quarters.

How much do you get paid for basic training?

Pay for BMT depends upon your rank. Every enlisted recruit starts out as an E1, and can expect an annual salary of around $20,170.80. BMT is 10 weeks, so the average E1 payment for basic training is around $3,800 plus meals and housing.

Is BAH included in base pay?

Base pay is base pay, period. There are three pays that can be affected by your dependency status: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), and Family Separation Allowance (FSH). There are two ways that BAH is affected by having dependents.

Can you get OHA and BAH at the same time?

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.

What city has 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.

Can I get BAH without being married?

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 is Type 2 BAH?

Basic Allowance for Housing Reserve Component/Transient, formerly known as BAH Type II, is an allowance for members in particular circumstances, such as those serving on active duty for less than 30 days. Unlike regular BAH, it does not vary by location, but it does vary based on paygrade and family status.

Do Air Force guards BAH?

Air National Guard Airmen on active duty under Title 10 USC are eligible for Basic Allowance for Housing or Basic Allowance for Housing Reserve Component/Transit (BAH RC/T) if they are on active duty for 30 or fewer days.

Do I lose BAH if I get divorced?

BAH “with dependents” is the same regardless of the number of dependents, so a military service member will receive the same BAH allowance with just a spouse and as with a spouse and multiple children.

Does weekend drill count as active duty?

You are considered to be on Active Duty during job skill and Annual Training, and paid accordingly. Weekend drill provides training on many different levels, and may take place at your local armory or another designated location.

Where do you sleep during drill weekend?

During drill weekends we often stay at the armory, in barracks, or in the field. Yes, you can sleep on a cot to save gas and prevent from spending money on a hotel.

How often do you get drill pay?

Drill Pay for Officers

Pay is based on two weeks of training each year and one weekend each month.

Can I call myself a veteran?

Yes, just recently signed legislation allows you to call yourself a Veteran. During the December 2016 transition period, President Obama signed H.R. 6416, a bill that says National Guard and Reserve retirees who had zero active duty time are now eligible to be referred to as Veterans.

What does the E in veteran mean?

E — Educate. Military veterans, from yesterday and today, are among our best educators and community volunteers. For many vets, the service to their country doesn’t end when they leave the service.

Does having a DD214 make you a veteran?

Even in the private sector, your DD214 proves you are a veteran, letting you apply with companies looking to support or hire vets.