Boot camp paying your rent

[HM DEEZLE]

Sorry for piggy backing off of this thread but what about cell phone bills? I've been wondering about this for a while.

[Amy]

Originally Posted by HM DEEZLE

Sorry for piggy backing off of this thread but what about cell phone bills? I've been wondering about this for a while.

I'm sorry about you phone bills, but the letter from this recuit only mentioned the rent.

[FlyNavy]

Originally Posted by Amy

I'm sorry about you phone bills, but the letter from this recuit only mentioned the rent.

Instead of taking your information from someone who hasn't even finished boot camp yet, listen to some of us that have almost a decade in the Navy.

Unless you are married, an E-5 on AD orders where you aren't provided berthing, or on that lease, the Navy is not going to give you BAH.
You either need to get on the lease or work something out where some of your paycheck in boot camp goes to somewhere your cousin can get it. And if you get put on the lease, you need to discuss that with your recruiting office on how that would work. On the Active side, a Sailor isn't entitled to BAH until E-5, but I'm not sure how that gets worked as a reservist on long term orders.

As for the cell phone bill question, no. The Navy isn't going to pay your cell phone bill.

/r
CTT1

[kforbs126]

Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

Instead of taking your information from someone who hasn't even finished boot camp yet, listen to some of us that have almost a decade in the Navy.

Unless you are married, an E-5 on AD orders where you aren't provided berthing, or on that lease, the Navy is not going to give you BAH.
You either need to get on the lease or work something out where some of your paycheck in boot camp goes to somewhere your cousin can get it. And if you get put on the lease, you need to discuss that with your recruiting office on how that would work. On the Active side, a Sailor isn't entitled to BAH until E-5, but I'm not sure how that gets worked as a reservist on long term orders.

As for the cell phone bill question, no. The Navy isn't going to pay your cell phone bill.

/r
CTT1

Reservist work the same they don't qualify for BAH unless they meet the same requirements as AD.

[Amy]

Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

Instead of taking your information from someone who hasn't even finished boot camp yet, listen to some of us that have almost a decade in the Navy.

Unless you are married, an E-5 on AD orders where you aren't provided berthing, or on that lease, the Navy is not going to give you BAH.
You either need to get on the lease or work something out where some of your paycheck in boot camp goes to somewhere your cousin can get it. And if you get put on the lease, you need to discuss that with your recruiting office on how that would work. On the Active side, a Sailor isn't entitled to BAH until E-5, but I'm not sure how that gets worked as a reservist on long term orders.

As for the cell phone bill question, no. The Navy isn't going to pay your cell phone bill.

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CTT1

@_@ why is everything has to be so complicated (kidding):P and a recruit's letter could be so misleading (where did he get that from? LOL)
Thank you for the answer.

I guess I'll just save it and go write that check to my cousin as the original plan

[FlyNavy]

Originally Posted by Amy

@_@ why is everything has to be so complicated (kidding):P and a recruit's letter could be so misleading (where did he get that from? LOL)

Because he's a recruit haha No offense, but he's not at Sailor yet and doesn't have enough experience within the Navy to understand how things flow.

It's not his fault, just a matter of time and experience. I'm sure he means well though.

/r
CTT1

[Amy]

Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

Because he's a recruit haha No offense, but he's not at Sailor yet and doesn't have enough experience within the Navy to understand how things flow.

It's not his fault, just a matter of time and experience. I'm sure he means well though.

/r
CTT1

Haha right.

I looked back of my old posts, the questions I asked before MEPS were stupid to me now.
And now "BING"! I just created another stupid question hahaha...

I've been coming to the forum since I started to prepare for the ASVAB. It helped me big time!

I'll come back when I become a real sailor and help others too ^_^

I really appreciate everyone's help here, thank you!

[LT Guppy]

I'm wondering if this person meant that the Navy will help you set up an allotment from your pay.

Originally Posted by HM DEEZLE

Sorry for piggy backing off of this thread but what about cell phone bills? I've been wondering about this for a while.

Your best bet is to put your phone on hold (you can do this with your car insurance too) and not owe anything while you're gone. To do this, you (generally) just need to show them a copy of your orders.

[FutureND]

You do know that you are getting paid the same amount as active duty while you are in training right? It may not be what you are used to making but it is much more than regular reserve pay.

[Amy]

Originally Posted by FutureND

You do know that you are getting paid the same amount as active duty while you are in training right? It may not be what you are used to making but it is much more than regular reserve pay.

Great. That does help ^_^

[Amy]

Originally Posted by Guppy

I'm wondering if this person meant that the Navy will help you set up an allotment from your pay.

Maybe he's trying to be funny?...:P:P