What are the day-to-day living conditions like?
On-base housing varies by rank and family situation. Most single servicemembers starting out are required to live on-base for a period of time. Their housing is similar to a modern college dormitory or apartment complex. Soldiers with families who live on-base have a variety of options, such as apartments or single-family homes. Servicemembers who live in off-base housing are given a housing allowance based on the number of people in their family and the cost of living in their area. Keep in mind that off-base housing is granted based on a servicemember’s rank, family status, job responsibility, and performance. A commanding officer must approve any request to live off-base.
