TARGETING PRIORITIES: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced immediate and long-term actions to help strengthen the economic security and stability of service members and their families.
FOUR PRIORITIES TO BENEFIT MILITARY FAMILIES, PART 2 : MAKING MOVES EASIER
Service members and families are required to move frequently, and these moves often come with costs that strain budgets. We are easing the moving process by:
INCREASING MAXIMUM TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE ALLOWANCE
- WHAT IS IT? We're making three changes: 1. We will partially reimburse a service member for temporary lodging and meal expenses while in temporary lodging, in CONUS, during a PCS, based on the local per diem rate and the number of dependents. 2. We will increase the automatic payment of TLE from 10 days to 14 days during moves within CONUS. 3. We will permanently permit TLE extensions for a location experiencing a housing shortage regardless of the reason for up to 60 days.
- WHO IS ELIGIBLE? All uniformed service members including Coast Guardsmen and the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Public Health Service are eligible.
- HOW TO ACCESS: To receive an extension of up to 60 days, the location must be approved by the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee. Service members may request an advance or may file for reimbursement with the servicing PCS finance office based on service policies and procedures.
Download the Dislocation Allowance and Temporary Lodging Expense Fact Sheet at download.militaryonesource.mil/12038 MOS/Factsheets/dislocationallowance-factsheet.pdf
INCREASING DISLOCATION ALLOWANCE
- WHAT IS IT? We are increasing the flat amount we pay eligible service members to partially reimburse them for moving expenses incurred during a PCS.
- WHO IS ELIGIBLE? This action will increase DLA for E-1 to E6 service members.
- HOW TO ACCESS: On Oct. 1, 2022, DLA rates will be increased. Service members will be paid no later than one month prior to their move date.
Download the Dislocation Allowance Fact Sheet at down- load.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Factsheets/dislocationallowance-factsheet.pdf
ENHANCING MILITARY ONESOURCE DIGITAL SERVICES
- WHAT IS IT? We are creating online tools, guides and FAQ sections to make moving simpler for military families.
- WHO IS ELIGIBLE? All uniformed service members including National Guard and reserve, Coast Guard and their families, and veterans up to 365 days after separation can use these resources.
- HOW TO ACCESS: Connect with intel through the PCS & Military Moves page (militaryonesource.mil/moving-housing/moving/pcs- and-military-moves), Plan My Move (planmymove.militaryonesource.mil), Military OneSource social media channels and eNewsletters (militaryonesource.mil/epublications).
Download the Military OneSource Moving Your Personal Property Webpage Fact Sheet at download.militaryonesource.mil 12038/MOS/Factsheets/moving-factsheet.pdf