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...]
Temporary Lodging Allowance and Expenses
Temporary Lodging Allowance and Expenses are provided to partially reimburse a member for the more than normal expenses incurred while occupying temporary lodgings. TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE (TLE). TLE is designed to partially offset lodging and meal expenses when a member and/or dependents need to occupy temporary lodging in CONUS (Continental United States) in connection … [Read more...]
Moving-In Housing Allowance
Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) is paid in lump-sum supplemental payments when a member becomes eligible for Overseas Housing Allowance and incurs occupancy related expenses. This allowance includes three components: Move-In Housing Allowance/Miscellaneous: Rates are published in the Joint Federal Travel Regulation and reflect average expenditures made by members to purchase … [Read more...]