Military members may be entitled to a dislocation allowance (DLA) when relocating
their household due to a PCS. However, keep in mind that DLA is intended to partially
reimburse relocation expenses not otherwise reimbursed and probably will not reimburse
all of the relocation expenses. The single rate is paid to members when government
quarters are not assigned or they move due to a base closure or realignment. The
married rate is paid when dependents make a PCS move or move due to a base closure
or realignment.
While DLA rates are based on a calendar year (they change every Jan. 1), DLA
payment limitations are based on a fiscal year (the fiscal year runs from 1
October to 30 September). Ordinarily members are entitled to only one DLA payment
per fiscal year. However, there are some exceptions.
The charts on the following pages show the DLA rates for calendar year 2012:
Enlisted
Members
Warrant
Officers
Officers
