DLA-- Authorized?

[RadicalDude]

I PCS'd (SNFO) from USNA last summer. I performed a DITY and was reimbursed at the standard rate for that. I spoke with some Marines who PCS'd down here as well, and they said they received DLA on their move.

JFTR, Chap 5, Sec G says "A member without dependents is authorized DLA when: 1. Relocated ICW a PCS to a PDS where GOV’T QTRS are not assigned." However, it also states that "DLA is not authorized ICW a PCS: 1. From home or from PLEAD to first PDS unless the dependents actually move from the member’s residence to the PDS or designated place ICW the PCS (if the dependents do not relocate to the new PDS, or the member has no dependents, DLA is not authorized from home or PLEAD to the first PDS.)"

My question is, was I authorized DLA? (I did NOT utilize my HOR move after graduation, but instead took the standard Annapolis-Pensacola rate. I do not have any dependents.)

I can't tell if PLEAD means commissioning source or HOR, in this context.

 

[nittany03]

You are not authorized DLA from your commissioning source to your first duty station. Marines went to Quantico as their first duty station, so they got DLA going to P-cola. HOR and HOR moves are a totally different issue.

 

[RadicalDude]

You are not authorized DLA from your commissioning source to your first duty station. Marines went to Quantico as their first duty station, so they got DLA going to P-cola. HOR and HOR moves are a totally different issue.

Thanks!

 

[Ken_gone_flying]

And something I just learned this last PCS: You can only collect DLA once a year. So if you move twice in the same year, which is very likely going through flight school, you'll have to choose which move you want it for.

 

[Pepe]

And something I just learned this last PCS: You can only collect DLA once a year. So if you move twice in the same year, which is very likely going through flight school, you'll have to choose which move you want it for.

Not 100% true

http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/faqdla.html

Those exceptions are spelled out here.