What is the military regulation for a military-paid move to home of record during spouse's deployment?

Question

Hello,

my husband is deploying and I would like to move back home. Throughout my research on the subject I have come across opinions from both sides - people who believe a regulation exists that states that a service member may move his family back to his HOR if the deployment exceeds 364 days, and people who believe no such thing exists.

The commander says he believes such a regulation exists but that it is on the service member to supply JAG with the regulation so that JAG can interpret it.

Responses from knowledgeable people are very much appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

No they will not pay to move you back. It is a personal choice you are making not at fault of the military.



Unless you are overseas you can do ERD. Keep in mind that is BAH will stay at the rate of where he deploys from.



I work finance but haven't looked through the regulation yet.

As far as Army wife is concerned she doesn't even know if her spouse can use a ATM card on deployment so don't listen to her at all.



Army wife get over yourself you don't know her deal so butt out if you have no helpful info. Maybe if she is home she has better support so that is helping her husband than staying where she is at.

Answer 2

No. The military will only pay moving expenses when the member receives PCS orders. His 6 month deployment orders are not PCS and no moving cost will be paid. I recommend you try and get involved with some on base activities. The military life can be hard on new wives but the military does try to help. Talk to your battalion chaplain (they are actually pretty nice guys and I have never met one who would not go out of their way to help) and see if there is any thing you can get involved in. I would suggest you not go home for a couple of reasons. 1. If you have base housing, you may lose it and be put on the end of the list when your husbands deployment is done. 2. When your husband returns he will have no one to return to. This really sucks. 3. You will have to go through the pain of moving back and setting up house all over again. 4. You must learn to either accept the military life or not. Some duty stations are just too far from home to afford you an opportunity to go home while you husband is gone. Think about when your husband and you get an overseas assignment. He will still deploy and the cost of a self move from Asia or Europe is cost prohibitive for most military members.

Answer 3

I've poked around looking for a straight answer for you with little luck so far. I do know travel is covered in the JFTR or joint federal travel regulations and outlines what is authorized and what is not. If I was in your husband's chain of command I would actually call both the Transportation office on post or someone in Finance who could tell me if this was in a regulation (Ie. the JFTR) or update to a reg or a new directive based on current deployment optempos. Stating the JFTR is "huge" would be an understatement as well. Another thing is to peruse his deployment orders which are probably pretty generic but it may or may not include "family travel to HOR is/is not authorized." The two best sources I could direct you to however is either finance or transportation. ACS may be able to help you research the topic as well to get some straight answers. Wish I could help you out more but I've never been in the habit of telling others what I "think" is right and lead you astray in the process. You have the command involved which is good but again, start with ACS, then go to transportation and then Finance to see if someone can help you out. I do know in Finance and Transportation there has to be one or more persons well versed on these issues as it is their job. Best of luck to you and your husband and family as well.

Answer 4

I moved my family back home when I deployed. Why leave them there with no relatives and no good support systems? Army wife - u should keep your opinions to yourself.



As far as moving, I've been told over and over again that the Army will not pay for the move. I've been deployed 3 times with 3 different units and I've never seen anyone get reimbursed for moving their family. If there really is a regulation and you can find it, definitely share it with as many people as you can.

Answer 5

Try this website: http://www.militaryonesource.com.



other wise I have found no info on if you will get help.



also try your Family Readiness Officer, if there are extreme reasons for moving back home while husband is deployed then they may be able to help you.



I personally moved back home and left everything in storage. I had to pay for everything myself.



Good Luck

Answer 6

I am going to have to agree with "army wife" on this one!! Its your personal choice, the military is not forcing you to move home. You are going to have to pay out of pocket.

Obviously your mind is made up about moving but just remember you will have to move home on your own dime AND move back on your own dime. Thats a lot of money down the drain for one deployment. Thats going to get REALLY expensive REALLY fast.

Good Luck with your search!!

Answer 7

i've looked online and couldn't find anything specific to your situation. I recommend contacting the personal property shipping office and asking them. they are who handle all of the moving and shipping of house hold goods. they would be the best bet on finding that regulation.