MRP PCS Orders & Permanent Change of Station Process 2

Question 1

What three primary factors determine a service member's Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate?

Accepted Answer

Pay grade, dependency status, and duty station location

Answer

BAH is calculated using the service member's pay grade, whether they have dependents, and the zip code of their duty station.

Question 2

In a PCS context, what does 'HHG' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Household Goods

Answer

HHG stands for Household Goods, referring to the personal property a service member is authorized to ship during a PCS move.

Question 3

What is the primary basis for determining a service member's HHG weight allowance during a PCS?

Accepted Answer

Pay grade and dependency status

Answer

HHG weight allowances are determined by the service member's pay grade combined with whether they have dependents, with higher grades and dependents receiving larger allowances.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Dislocation Allowance (DLA) provided during a PCS move?

Accepted Answer

Help offset miscellaneous expenses caused by disruption of the household

Answer

DLA is a flat-rate allowance designed to partially offset the various out-of-pocket costs incurred when a household is disrupted by a PCS move.

Question 5

Which allowance helps military members recoup federal and state income taxes paid on certain PCS-related reimbursements?

Accepted Answer

Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA)

Answer

RITA reimburses service members for federal and state taxes they owe on taxable PCS entitlements such as DLA and certain travel reimbursements.

(MRP) Military Relocation Professional Practice Test

(MRP) Military Relocation Professional Practice Test

MRP PCS Orders & Permanent Change of Station Process 2