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I just got my PCS orders. I'm a 4th year medical student starting my residency at Walter Reed. I'm doing my research on how to set up moving home goods, traveling etc. My main question is what pay/allowances am I authorized for. I am authorized to travel with my dependent (husband) with POV. I know it would take at least 2 days to get to the destination as I'm located more 1000 miles away. I know they will reimburse me with mileage, lodging, and per diem during travel. I'm curious if I'm eligible for DLA pay. I know that reserves coming to active duty is usually not authorized, however the exemption is if my active duty assignment is more than 20 weeks (which it is) and if I'm traveling with a dependent (which I am). So does that mean I'm qualifed to get DLA pay?
Also, I have some questions with the delivery of home goods. Is it common to arrive at destination with home goods still en route. Are we allowed reimbursement for a hotel since we won't have any furniture (beds, etc.)? Also in my orders there is a statment saying "officer is eligble for appropriate MC incentive pays effective EAD (earliest arrival date)" what are MC incentive pays?
Also, I have some questions with the delivery of home goods. Is it common to arrive at destination with home goods still en route. Are we allowed reimbursement for a hotel since we won't have any furniture (beds, etc.)? Also in my orders there is a statment saying "officer is eligble for appropriate MC incentive pays effective EAD (earliest arrival date)" what are MC incentive pays?