Station Allowances Outside the Continental United States
Purpose
Overseas Cost Relief
Overseas station allowances are established to help defray the higher-than-normal cost of living or cost of procuring housing in overseas areas.
Authorized Allowances
DoD-Authorized OCONUS Allowances
Allowances authorized by the Department of Defense at certain overseas locations may include:
- Temporary lodging allowance
- Cost-of-living allowance
Information Sources
In-Processing Info
Members receive information regarding their specific entitlements during in-processing at the new location.
Local Finance Source
Members may also receive information from their local finance office upon notification of a pending overseas assignment.