Family Separation Allowance
Purpose
FSA Eligibility
Family separation allowance is payable to members with dependents in addition to other allowances or per diem to which a member may be entitled.
FSA Compensation Reason
The purpose of family separation allowance is to compensate qualified members for added expenses incurred due to an enforced family separation.
FSA-Restricted
FSA-Restricted
Family separation allowance-restricted applies when:
- Transportation of dependents is NOT authorized at government expense
- Dependents do NOT live in the vicinity of the member's permanent duty station
FSA-Temporary
FSA-Temporary
Family separation allowance-temporary applies when:
- A member is on temporary duty away from the permanent duty station continuously for more than 30 days
- The member's dependents are not residing at or near the temporary duty station
TDY Before Initial Station
Includes members beginning temporary duty before reporting to the initial station of assignment.