Is it true that soldiers in the rank of SSG can reside off-post?
Memorandum dated 9 Mar 05 authorized Staff Sergeants (SSG) to receive basic allowance for Housing at the without dependent rate and reside off post in the 50 United States. Staff Sergeants may elect to remain in enlisted barracks for the duration of their current tour. If required to vacate government quarters at the directive of the Government (e.g. because of repairs or renovations of enlisted barracks, troop surges, etc). Soldiers in the rank of SSG will remain off post for the duration of their tour. Upon reassignment to a new duty station in the United States SSG’s will receive BAH at the without dependent rate and be required to reside off post at the new duty station.
