Hi all,
I'm a Reservist who will be attending the AD NIOBC course in January and would really appreciate some insight from the community. I have read quite a bit, but there are simply too many posts to read through. So I'll pose the questions and hope for assistance. Thanks in advance.
Quick breakdown:
I am based in Germany and will be flying form OCONUS. I will not be brining my wife as she has full-time work with Lufthansa. What I was told by IDCRC staff, is that I will not have housing afforded, and will have to find my own housing, paying out of pocket. I was also told that I would not receive OHA and Family Sep despite the fact my spouse would be staying in Germany.
The first part, I can't see being true, except that I may have to secure housing through a housing office before I arrive. Also, I would have to receive cost-free housing correct?
As for the second part, I can understand that being on PCS orders would normally mean my spouse could come, but it won't be possible for us. Additionally, my brother-in-law was in the same boat 5 years ago, and was told the same thing, but he received BAH for his spouse who stayed in Chicago.
Finally, does anyone know if there is a Reserve POC for NIOBC that can assist with the whole process?
Thanks again everyone
I'm a Reservist who will be attending the AD NIOBC course in January and would really appreciate some insight from the community. I have read quite a bit, but there are simply too many posts to read through. So I'll pose the questions and hope for assistance. Thanks in advance.
Quick breakdown:
I am based in Germany and will be flying form OCONUS. I will not be brining my wife as she has full-time work with Lufthansa. What I was told by IDCRC staff, is that I will not have housing afforded, and will have to find my own housing, paying out of pocket. I was also told that I would not receive OHA and Family Sep despite the fact my spouse would be staying in Germany.
The first part, I can't see being true, except that I may have to secure housing through a housing office before I arrive. Also, I would have to receive cost-free housing correct?
As for the second part, I can understand that being on PCS orders would normally mean my spouse could come, but it won't be possible for us. Additionally, my brother-in-law was in the same boat 5 years ago, and was told the same thing, but he received BAH for his spouse who stayed in Chicago.
Finally, does anyone know if there is a Reserve POC for NIOBC that can assist with the whole process?
Thanks again everyone