The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) offsets the cost of housing when Soldiers live off base. BAH rates are based on location, rank and family status. BAH is the second-largest piece of compensation for most Soldiers. Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Moving-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) … [Read more...]
Moving and Relocation Allowance
The military pays for the transportation of household goods during a permanent change-of-station move. In addition, a Temporary Lodging Allowance covers the cost of temporary housing at the beginning and end of a move. To further offset moving costs, a Dislocation Allowance is also granted for permanent change-of-station moves. Moving-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) Temporary … [Read more...]
Dislocation Allowance (DLA)
The purpose of Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is to partially reimburse a member for the expenses incurred in relocating the household on a Permanent Change of Station (PCS,) ordered for the Government's convenience, or incident to an evacuation. This allowance is in addition to all other allowances authorized in this Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) and may be paid in … [Read more...]
Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay
The monthly entitlement exists when a member receiving basic pay performs duty for any part of the month subject to Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay (HFP/IDP). A member is entitled to IDP when assigned to a designated IDP area. To see which areas are designated as IDP areas, view figure 10-1 in the DOD Financial Management Regulation. The commander determines HFP based on … [Read more...]
Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
Servicemembers Group Life Insurance is the life insurance provided to those who serve in the military. The coverage can also be extended to dependents. SGLI is a very affordable program that is available to active duty as well as National Guard. The cost for servicemembers is $.065 per every $1,000 in coverage. For those serving, coverage is available in $50,000 increments up … [Read more...]