If the orders are unaccompanied, and the service member isn't permitted to take their dependents with them, then the service member may be authorized to receive a housing allowance for their dependents' location.
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If you are authorized to take your family with you, that is an accompanied assignment; if you are not, you have an unaccompanied assignment. Typically, unaccompanied assignments last for 12-18 months and are overseas.
The standard tour length for a DoD Service member stationed OCONUS is 36 months in an accompanied tour and 24 months in an unaccompanied tour. Hawaii and Alaska are exceptions, with a tour length of 36 months for both accompanied and unaccompanied tours.
UB, or unaccompanied baggage, is an option for shipments where a small portion of your total weight allowance is expedited to your new location, typically while you wait for the rest of your belongings to arrive at a later date. UB shipments are approved for CONUS TDY and OCONUS TDY and PCS.
If someone is unaccompanied, they are alone. The council must care for unaccompanied minors. Kelly's too young to go unaccompanied. Synonyms: alone, on your own, by yourself, solo More Synonyms of unaccompanied. 2.
Not Allowed: Furniture and major appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, etc.). Reminder: Unaccompanied baggage counts against your total weight allowance.
Examples: May consist of personal clothing and equipment, essential pots, pans, and light housekeeping items, collapsible items such as cribs, playpens, and baby carriages; and other articles required for the care of dependents.