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AFH 1 · Chapter 12 · Section 12.6

Family Separation Allowance

Part of Developing Self · 1 section · ~149 words · WAPS PFE study material

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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.

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