PCS INPROCESSING AWOC · All Elmendorf AFB Finance In-Processing is currently handled through Arctic Warrior Orientation Center located on 7153 Fighter Dr. (North Star Inn). · The Finance In-Processing Briefing is given every Monday & Wednesday at 1000. · You can make appointments for this briefing through AWOC at 552-6619. BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE (BAS) and BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING (BAH) · You'll receive BAS and BAH (the rate of your prior duty station) during the PCS time period. · 2007 BAS Rates: Officers $192.47/month | Enlisted Members $279.88/month COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA) · Your COLA entitlement will start the day that you arrive on Elmendorf AFB. TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE - TLA is payable up to 60 days - You must file your TLA claim with the housing office every 15 days. Once housing approves the TLA claim, finance will process the reimbursement and it will post to your next available paycheck · TLE is payable for relocating from CONUS to OVERSEAS · It is a CONUS entitlement only · Maximum 5 days payable · Requirements to claim TLE: Fill out TLE form Include the daily lodging cost receipt & statement of non-availability (where applicable) TLE will be paid in your EFT account within 3-5 business days ADVANCE MILITARY PAY · Advanced military pay is issued no more than 30 days prior to departure or 60 days after arrival at your new PDS. · Members E-3 and below must have their Commander's approval for advance pay. · Members E-4 and above can request 1 month of advance pay without commander's approval, but must have Commander's approval for advances over one month advance. · The maximum payable to any member at any grade is 3 months base pay minus taxes and deductions. · The normal repayment of advance pay is 12 months/minimum of $50.00 per month deduction. · You must provide circumstances of financial hardship to have an extension of the payback period, as well as Commander's approval. ADVANCE HOUSING · Meant to help offset cost of moving into a new residence · Commanders must approve for all Ranks. · Advance BAH can be used for: o First and last Month's rent, Security Deposit, Utility hook-ups, Purchase of items such as: appliances, furnishings, etc. o Must have documentation to support all expenses Such documentation can include: receipts, intent to purchase forms, or ads from the store. · Advance BAH for purchasing a home: o CANNOT be used for closing costs! o Utility hook-ups, purchase of items such as: appliances, furnishings, etc. · Repayment is done the same way as the Advance Pay. BANK OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD (GTC) · Upon arrival at your new PDS, you must contact your new unit Government Travel Card Representative to change your account to your new PDS or it will be cancelled. · Split Disbursement Option: When filing your PCS Voucher and you want the GTC to be paid, make sure that on your voucher you mark split disbursement and put how much you want to have sent so you can avoid writing a check · You can view your GTC balance or make any payments to your GTC at www.myeasypayment.com. ELECTONIC FUND TRANSFER · Everyone must have an active account for EFT deposits. If you are planning to change your account, you can do so through myPay by accessing the direct deposit link (once you've signed in) on the main menu page. FINANCE CONTACT NUMBERS · You can contact a finance technician at (907)552-9104/9728 or e-mail the finance help desk. Also, most questions can be answered at the per diem/entitlements site. TRAVEL PAY ENTITLEMENTS TRAVELING PCS USING PRIVATE AUTO · Member and authorized family members are entitled to per diem for each travel day (350 miles equals one travel day) and mileage reimbursement. Two vehicles may be used during a PCS. The rates are as follows: PER DIEM: MEMBER: $99.00 SPOUSE/CHILD 12 AND OVER: $74.25 / ($99.00 IF TRAVELING SEPARATE FROM MEMBER) CHILD UNDER 12: $49.50 MILITARY MARRIED TO MILITARY EACH RECEIVES $99.00 PER TRAVEL DAY MILEAGE: MEMBER: $.15 per mile EACH FAMILY MEMBER: $.02 per mile TOTAL WILL NOT EXCEED $.20 PER VEHICLE MILITARY MARRIED TO MILITARY DRIVING SAME AUTO ONLY ONE MILITARY MEMBER IS AUTHORIZED $.15 PER MILE. THE OTHER MILITARY MEMBER WILL ALSO RECEIVE $.15 PER MILE POV SHIPMENT · You are authorized to ship one vehicle at a port, and you can receive reimbursement for round-trip mileage from your prior duty station to the port. ($ 0.485 per mile). · File for reimbursement in your PCS travel voucher and member must provide a copy of the "scratch and dent" form issued at the VPC. ALASKAN FERRY SYSTEM · Member and family members are paid for driving portions of the trip using above per diem rates. · You are authorized one night of lodging at each port of the ferry, (Haines & Bellingham). Per diem is payable based on the locality rates of Haines and Bellingham. · Family member's per diem at port is payable based on a percentage of the member's per diem (SPOUSE AND CHILD 12 AND UP: 75%, CHILD UNDER 12: 50%). · A separate per diem rate is used while on the ferry for 24 hours or more. The rate payable is based on the highest CONUS rate at the time of travel. MEMBER: $64.00 SPOUSE/CHILD 12 AND OVER: $48.00 CHILD UNDER 12: $32.00 FLYING TO PDS (DAILY PER DIEM RATES): MEMBER: $60.75 SPOUSE/CHILD 12 AND OVER: $45.56 CHILD UNDER 12: $30.37 DISLOCATION ALLOWANCE (DLA) · This entitlement is payable on your PCS travel settlement voucher filed at your next PDS. The entitlement is based on your rank and dependency status. · Note: E-4 and below without dependents who are authorized to reside off-base, must fill out a DLA form with signature from the housing office. · The rates are effective 1 January - 31 December every calendar year.