|CHAPTER�9�-�STATION�ALLOWANCES
    PART�B2:�COST�OF�LIVING�ALLOWANCE�(COLA)
        U9157��COLA�FOR�MEMBER�WITH�DEPENDENTS
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| | U9157� COLA FOR MEMBER WITH DEPENDENTS | 
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| | A member with dependents is entitled toCOLA(see par.U9303for entitlement for member married to member couples) regardless of Government mess availability at thePDS(including vessel), except: | 
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| | 1.for any day in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days that a member accompanied by dependents is on leave inCONUS;� | 
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| | 2.when one or more of the dependents depart thePDSvicinity and return toCONUSfor a temporary period, the entitlement for any day in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days that the dependents are inCONUSis reduced to the rate specified in Appendix J, Table II, for the number of dependents remaining;� | 
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| | 3.when all of the dependents return toCONUSfor a temporary period in excess of 30 consecutive calendar days, the entitlement beginning on the 31st day that the dependents are inCONUSis as provided in par.U9154;� | 
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| | 4.for any period during which a Government mess has been declared available (whether or not used) for both the member and dependents for all meals due to unusual or emergency circumstances rendering the preparation of meals at home or the procurement of food in commercial establishments impractical;� | 
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| | 5.when in a confinement status as a result of disciplinary action.� In this case the member is entitled to aCOLAfor dependents only at the rate specified in Appendix J, Table II, for the number of dependents who continue to reside in thePDSvicinity; or� | 
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| | 6.when one or more dependents depart thePDSvicinity and return toCONUSto attend school, the entitlement is reduced as of the day following the day of departure to the rate specified in Appendix J, Table II, for the number of dependents remaining. | 
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| | B.Dependents Arrive Before Member | 
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| | When dependents arrive at or in theOCONUSPDSvicinity in advance of a member,COLAentitlement begins as indicated in subpars. 2 and 3. | 
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| | 2.Old PDS OCONUS. | 
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| | Entitlement begins on the day one or more dependents arrive, except thatCOLAisn�t paid for any day before the datePCSorders are issued.� When: | 
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| | a.a member is currently assigned to a ship or other fleet unit with an announced homeport change, or� | 
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| | b.when a member is in receipt ofPCSorders to a ship or another fleet unit with an announced homeport change, and� | 
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| | c.dependents are authorized travel to the new homeport,� | 
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| | the new homeport is the member'sPDSforCOLApurposes effective on the dependent's arrival date (65 Comp. Gen. 888 (1986)). | 
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| | 3.Old PDS in CONUS.� | 
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| | Except as provided in par.U9301-D, entitlement begins on the day dependents arrive if on or after the effective date of thePCSorders, or the date the member departsCONUS, whichever is later.� In case a vessel having anOCONUShomeport is at aCONUSport on the date the member reports for duty, the reporting date shall be considered to be the day of departure fromCONUS.� When: | 
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| | a.a member is currently assigned to a ship or other fleet unit with an announced homeport change, or� | 
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| | b.when a member is in receipt ofPCSorders to a ship or another fleet unit with an announced homeport change, and� | 
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| | c.the dependents are authorized travel to the new homeport,� | 
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| | the new homeport is the member'sPDSforCOLApurposes effective on the dependents' arrival date (65 Comp. Gen. 888 (1986)). | 
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| | 4.COLA | 
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| | When thePCSOrders Are Changed While the Member is En Route.� When orders amending original orders direct assignment to a�� differentPDSare received before a member joins dependents,COLAentitlement for the initial location terminates the day the dependents depart for the newPDS.�COLAentitlement for the initial location can�t extend beyond 60 days after the effective date of the new orders unless specifically extended by the Secretarial Process.�COLAat the rate set for a member with dependents at the newPDSbegins on the day dependents arrive there. | 
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| | U9158� GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS | 
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| | Appendix J contains tables listing geographical locations and associatedCOLAindexes.� ThePDSgeographic location governs the rate payable unless otherwise specified.� The confines of the geographic locations are determined in the manner indicated in Appendix J, Part I, par. A. | 
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| | U9159� SUBMISSION OF COLA REPORTS | 
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| | For submission ofCOLAreports, see Appendix M. | 
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| | U9160� STATION ALLOWANCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE RESERVES | 
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| | See par.U7150-H regarding station allowances application to members of the reserves called or ordered to active duty, or active duty for training. | 
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| | PART C:� TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE� | 
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| | U9200� GENERAL� | 
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| | TLA is authorized to partially reimburse a member for the more than normal expenses incurred during occupancy of temporary lodgings and expenses of meals obtained as a direct result of use of temporary lodgingsOCONUSwhich don�t have facilities for preparing and consuming meals: | 
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| | 1.upon initial arrival (reporting) at a PDS (includes reporting forTDYat a location within the limits of� the� new�OCONUSPDS(B-208740, January, 31 1983) and pending assignment of Government quarters, or pending completion of arrangements for other permanent living accommodations when Government quarters aren�t available;� | 
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| | 2.when� the�OCONUScommander designated by� the� Service� concerned determines that for reasons beyond the member's control, it is necessary for a member once established in permanent quarters in the vicinity of thePDSto vacate such� permanent� quarters, permanently or temporarily,� and� use� temporary lodgings in the vicinity of thePDSwhile seeking other permanent quarters or pending reoccupancy of the permanent quarters formerly occupied, as the case may be; | 
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| | 3.when a member without dependents vacates permanent housing because of aTDYassignment of 90 days or more (applies whether or not member serves any or all of theTDYperiod), the member is entitled toTLAwhile seeking permanent housing followingTDYperiod (59 Comp. Gen. 486 (1980)); | 
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| | 4.immediately preceding departure on aPCSfrom aPDS(includes reporting forTDYat a location within the limits of the oldOCONUSPDS(B-208740, January 31, 1983) and after Government quarters are in fact vacated in connection withPCSorders or after surrender of other permanent living accommodations;� or | 
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| | 5.during a period of hospitalization of the member while en route betweenPDSs and the dependents are required to use temporary lodging during the period of hospitalization. | 
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| | The Services concerned may issue regulations considered necessary to implement and judiciously administer this allowance.� In countries or areas where only one Service is represented, the senior commander� issue instructions for the country or area.� In countries or areas where more than one Service is represented, the senior commander or designee shall issue instructions for the guidance of all Services in the country or area.� A single approving authority may be designated by the senior commander or designee for the additional periods of entitlement referred to in pars. U9202-F, U9204-C and D.� A copy of the instructions and designations are provided to the Director,PDTATAC, Hoffman Building #1, Room 836, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-1300. These instructions shall be coordinated with those Services represented in the country or area.� Such instructions are consistent with the provisions of this paragraph and are designed to accomplish the uniform granting ofTLAto members of all Services represented. | 
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| | U9201 CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PAYABLE� | 
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| | Subject to subpar. B,TLAcomputed under par.U9207is payable during the period of entitlement prescribed in this paragraph when a member, the dependents, or both are required to and do occupy temporary lodgings at personal expense. Nonoccupancy of such accommodations during a portion of the maximum authorized period shall not preclude entitlement for other days during the maximum period.� A maximum prescribed period of entitlement and an additional authorized period of entitlement aren�t required to be continuous.� A member serving an all others tour under the conditions specified in par. U9109-B and U9155� isn�t entitled toTLAwhen an available Government mess isn�t used or available Government quarters aren�t occupied based on the presence of noncommand sponsored dependents in the vicinity of the member'sPDS. | 
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| | B.Responsibilities of Overseas Commander | 
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| | 1.Conditions for Payment ofTLA.� | 
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| | The overseas commander designated by the Service concerned� determines if it is necessary for the member and/or dependent(s) to occupy temporary lodgings when they first arrive at, or immediately before they leave, an overseasPDS.� When the designated overseas commander determines occupancy of temporary lodging is necessary, the commander administers the requirements below as conditions necessary for payment of theTLA.� If Government quarters aren't available, the member's certification is required to support any voucher submitted.� When Government quarters are available and other lodging is used, reimbursement for lodging is limited to the Government quarters cost (see par.U4400). | 
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| | a.advise the member upon arrival of the responsibility to seek permanent quarters aggressively (not applicable when it is known member is assigned Government quarters), and to follow up and review (at least every 10 or 15 days as determined by the approving authority) the member's progress in obtaining such quarters; | 
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| | b.require�� the�� member,�� upon�� arrival,�� to register with the housing officer and to keep that officer periodically informed (at least every 10 or 15 days as determined by the approving authority) of progress in obtaining permanent quarters (member doesn�t� have to report progress in obtaining permanent quarters when it is known member is assigned Government quarters); | 
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| | c. inform the member of the member's responsibility to furnish a� statement indicating commencement and/or termination ofTLA; | 
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| | d. advise the member of any limit on the number of days of authorizedTLAupon arrival or departure and of any requirement for written justification for extension of the allowance for the maximum number of days prescribed in pars.U9202andU9204; | 
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| | e. require members referred to in par. U9200-A, item 2, to relocate to other permanent quarters or to reoccupy the quarters formerly occupied, as the case may be, as soon as practical; | 
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| | f. inform the member that entitlement toTLAdepends on the expenses incurred at the temporary lodgings (excluding lodging expenses when staying with friends or relatives) and advise the member of the need to obtain receipts for lodging expenses to support payment of the allowance; | 
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| | g. furnish the member with a� list of temporary lodgings recommended for temporary occupancy by members and/or their dependents, and encourage the member to use recommended accommodations; | 
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| | h. advise the member that lodging expenses aren't allowed while staying with friends or relatives. | 
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| | When the designated overseas commander determines the member hasn't substantially complied with the applicable requirements herein or has failed to submit acceptable reasons for noncompliance, the designated overseas commander may deny payment of or further entitlement to the allowance. | 
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| | 2.� Factors to Consider in Determining Need For Additional Periods ofTLA. | 
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| | In addition to the responsibilities outlined in subpar. 1, before authorizing/approving additional periods ofTLAupon initial arrival (par.U9202-F), upon delayed departure (par.U9204-C), or upon early termination of permanent housing (par.U9204-D), the overseas commander designated by the Service concerned determines, after considering data furnished by the member, whether an undue financial hardship shall result if an additional period ofTLAisn�t authorized/approved.� Mere personal inconvenience to a member or dependents for any reason shall not be used as a factor in the determination.� Individual applications for additional periods ofTLAmust establish the need for continuance.� In making the determination, the overseas commander� considers� the: | 
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| | a.daily amount ofTLAthe member has received or shall receive; | 
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| | b.daily expenses which have been and the estimated daily expenses which are incurred for occupancy of temporary lodgings; | 
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