Dislocation Allowance is a taxable allowance paid to military members who are required to move their dependents to a new location due to a permanent change of station (PCS) or deployment. The allowance is intended to offset the additional expenses associated with relocating, such as housing, transportation, and other miscellaneous costs.
To apply for Dislocation Allowance, military members must submit a DD Form 1351, Application for Dislocation Allowance, to their local finance office. The form must be submitted within 30 days of the member’s arrival at their new duty station. To be eligible for the allowance, the member must meet the following criteria:
