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Dislocation Allowance (DLA) PSA. I learn something new every now, and then and I’d thought I’d share my most recent discovery! When you are completing a PCS Travel Voucher in the Army via Smart Voucher there is a an option to claim dislocation allowance. I didn’t know what this was and did some investigating in the regs and learned that ...
- Who Is Eligible For DLA?
- Ineligible Circumstances
- Short-Distance Moves
- How Much Will I Receive in DLA?
- Do I Have to Pay It back?
- Potential Expenses to Consider: Quarantine Or Isolation
Reserve or National Guard components entering active duty for greater than 20 weeks at a duty station are authorized PCS allowances and are moving their dependents to a new PDS station.Service members with dependents.Service members without dependents if they do not occupy government quarters at the new PDS location.Service members are not eligible for DLA when moving from their home of record or location at which they entered service unless dependents are accompanying. Service members are not eligible for DLA when separating from service in a Permanent Duty Station (PDS) situation. Service members without dependents are assigned to government quarters at the ...
If a short distance move is requested for the convenience of the government under a circumstance such as the current residence not meeting health or safety standards, DLA may be authorized. It is not authorized in the case of relocating on or off post if it is not requested or directed at the government’s convenience.
Good question. The exact amount of DLA depends upon a service member’s rank and dependency status. As shown in the table, DLA amounts are categorized as a “with” or “without” dependent rate similar to the military pay chartdesignations. In general, reimbursement falls in the primary category for PCS moves. When changes such as modifications, cancel...
No, DLA is a flat rate that does not have to be paid back. While certainly helpful, DLA is not designed to cover all moving-related expenses.
Historically, moving-related quarantine events were largely related to the mandatory quarantining of pets for a PCS. However, times have shown that mandatory quarantines of service members or service member families are an expense the community now needs to consider. See section 050106.
Mar 17, 2023 · Published March 17, 2023. The purpose of the Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is to partially reimburse a service member for the expenses incurred in relocating during a...
Dislocation Allowance (DLA) This benefit was designed to help you pay for miscellaneous moving costs, such as rental and utility security deposits. The amount of your DLA is computed using your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). DLA can be paid in advance of the PCSing move.
DLA pays out as part of your PCS travel reimbursement. If your GTC card was paid, you likely received your DLA already. You can check the payment in myPay under the Travel Advice of Payment option.
If you get an advance you will see DLA pay out on your voucher approximately 30-45 days after filing during your PCS in voucher (to balance against the advance). If you do not get the advance (and you are entitled) it should automatically pay along with the PCS voucher.
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What is a dislocation Allowance (DLA)?
Can I get a DLA if I have a PCs?
How is DLA calculated?
How do I get a DLA advance?
May 15, 2023 · This is our Dislocation Allowance, or DLA, paid as an advance and you may be able to get at least $1,600 to help prepare your family financially for your next move.
