PCSing From Tyndall – With Dependents

Member and dependents, directed by Squadron Commander, to PCS as soon as possible

• When member and dependents begin PCS travel, evacuation effectively ends (if still in evacuation status)

• Member and dependents will receive PCS entitlements to include dislocation allowance (DLA) at “with-dependent” rate if DLA has not been received this fiscal year.

• Member and dependents will file evacuation and PCS travel vouchers upon arrival at new duty station

   

Member and dependents, directed by Squadron Commander, to delay PCS

• Dependents remain in current status, whether still evacuated or at Tyndall permanent residence (not evacuated)

• Member must work closely with squadron leadership to return to Tyndall temporarily (ending evacuation) or start mission TDY

• When member and dependents begin PCS travel, evacuation effectively ends (if still in evacuation status)

• Member and dependents will receive PCS entitlements to include dislocation allowance (DLA) at “with-dependent” rate if DLA has not been received this fiscal year.

Member and dependents will file evacuation and PCS travel vouchers upon arrival at new duty station, unless PCS is delayed for an extended period and evacuation voucher can be completed at Tyndall.

PCSing From Tyndall – No Dependents

Member, directed by Squadron Commander, starts PCS as soon as possible

• When member begin PCS travel, evacuation effectively ends (if still in evacuation status)

• Member will receive PCS entitlements to include dislocation allowance (DLA) at “without-dependent” rate if DLA has not been received this fiscal year.

• Member will file evacuation and PCS travel vouchers upon arrival at new duty station

Member, directed by Squadron Commander, to delay PCS

• Member must work closely with squadron leadership to return to Tyndall temporarily (ending evacuation) or start mission TDY

• When member begins PCS travel, evacuation effectively ends (if still in evacuation status)

• Member will receive PCS entitlements to include dislocation allowance (DLA) at “without-dependent” rate if DLA has not been received this fiscal year.

Member will file evacuation and PCS travel vouchers upon arrival at new duty station, unless PCS is delayed for an extended period and evacuation voucher can be completed at Tyndall.

Personnel who had personal property damaged as the result of Hurricane Michael may be eligible to have some of those costs reimbursed by the Air Force. Active duty personnel who live in Tyndall's privatized housing project under Title 10 authority should engage with the Air Force Claims Service Center prior to engaging with FEMA because your losses may be covered by the Personnel Claims Act. All persons who file a claim with the Air Force Claims Center have a duty to disclose any compensation they have received from any other source, including other federal programs as there are limitations to receiving aid from more than one federal source. Personnel from the Air Force Claims Service Center are available at the Tyndall Reception Center (TRC) from 0800-1630 (M-F) to assist claimants with filing a claim. All other personnel, regardless of where you live, are able to utilize FEMA disaster relief entitlements. If you have any questions, you can reach the TRC Claims/Legal personnel at 850-885-9914 or 1-877-754-1212 for a representative from the Air Force Claims Service Center in Ohio.

Tyndall Safe Haven Allowance - Post 30 days, current as on Nov. 7

The waiver approval for evacuation entitlement past 30 days only applies to dependents of active duty military (no drop for active duty military); the rates will be up to 100 percent for dependents 12 years of age or older and up to 50 percent for those dependents under 12 years of age.  The reduced allowance (60 percent of the locality rate for dependents 12 years of age or older and 30 percent for those dependents under 12 years of age) applies on the 61st day.

 As of 7 Nov, the 31st day of the evacuation order, Civilian employees and dependents of civilian employees will receive 60 percent of the locality rate for dependents 12 years of age or older and 30 percent for those dependents under 12 years of age. SAF/FM has said there is no waiver authority; the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations (sometimes called administrative law) published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States.

Basic Allowance for Housing

If the total housing expense from the service member's certification is higher than the BAH rate during that time, then the service member is authorized the increased rate effective the approval date of the 18 October 2018 memo or the date the service member started incurring the increased expenses, whichever is later. 

Example 1: Military member and dependents previously resided on Tyndall AFB and their home is now inhabitable. Member signs lease for an apartment that is above the local authorized BAH rate. Member may submit a temporary BAH increase for provided lease and utility expenses backdated to the start of their lease thru 31 December 2018. 

Example 2: Military member previously rented an apartment in the local area that is now inhabitable. Upon returning to Tyndall member signs a new lease for an apartment that is more than their previous lease but less than their authorized BAH. Member is not entitled to receive a temporary increase in BAH. 

Please review the associated documents for more information and work with your unit leadership.

BAH Increase Letter

BAH Increase Certification

Please review the following document for more information regarding Designated Place and Evacuee Entitlements.

DesignatedPlace.pdf