Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) Guantanamo (GTMO) Bay

Monthly Newsletter May 2015

Welcome to our May 2015 monthly electronic- newsletter. PSD GTMO is focused on customer service satisfaction and providing the latest information concerning pay, personnel, and transportation. We have included in this electronic issue, links to vital websites that will enable our customers to fully utilize the Navy and intra agencies' support services. The focal points illustrated in this issue stems from recent and frequent questions concerning Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and reoccurring discrepancies during reviews of service members' Record of Emergency Data/Dependency Applications. In upcoming issues we will continue to focus on BAH and other pay entitlement questions common to our customers here at Guantanamo Bay. As always, PSD GTMO encourages your feedback so that we may provide you with the most relevant pay, personnel, and transportation information in future issues.

WELCOME ABOARD

PS3(SW) Andre C. Timmons (right) PSSR Kerrick D. Coleman (left)

NAVY RELATED WEBSITES MyPay Link

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND

BUPERS Online (BOL)

Navy Advancement Center

Navy Reserve

Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)

Veteran’s DD 214 online access

TRICARE Dental Program

https://twms.navy.mil/TOPS/ Total Workforce Management System (TWMS)

Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS)

PSD CONTACT LIST

Officer in Charge LT Anthony Jenkins 4650 Asst Officer in Charge/LCPO PSC(SW/AW) Zaila Taylor 4460 DET LPO/ESO PS1(SW) Augustine Kanu 5099 ALPO/MILPAY LPO PS1(SW/AW) Natalie Camden 4465 Deputy Disbursing Officer PS2(SW/AW) Keyonna Ferdinand 4301 ID Cards/DEERS PS3 Ayrton Monot 4879 Duty Section Cell 55309

DSN: 660-XXXX COMM: (011) 5399-XXXX

NAVADMINs 077/15: POST-9/11 GI BILL POLICY UPDATE 079/15: FY-15 ADVANCED EDUCATION VOUCHER PROGRAM 080/15: AMPLIFYING GUIDANCE FOR UNIT AWARDS SUBMISSIONS 081/15: SUBMISSION OF COMMAND OPERATIONS REPORT MPA MPA 23-15: ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NAVY MEMBERS WHO ARE ADVANCED TO THE NEXT PAY GRADE. PPIB 15-09: REENLISTMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS (SRB). 15-08: GUIDANCE ON AVAILABILITY REPORT (AVAIL) PROCESSSING. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Reference:The Joint Travel Regulations

OPNAVINST 7220.12 Unaccompanied/Dependent Restricted OCONUS Assignments: * BAH is based on the old Permanent Duty Station (PDS) in a situation in which the member is making a Permanent Change of Station to a dependent restricted/unaccompanied OCONUS assignment and the dependent remains at the member’s old PDS. * If the dependent of a member, assigned to an unaccompanied tour, moves to a designated place, the member is authorized BAH/OHA based on the dependent’s location. Payment based on the old PDS is not authorized. Multiple Dependent Locations. In instances of multiple dependent locations, the member must designate the dependents’ primary residence. The housing allowance rate is based on this primary residence. Policy. When a commanding officer approves a member to receive BAH at a location of dependents, other than the PDS and or homeport, that commanding officer is certifying that he or she has verified the member's eligibility or entitlement and the location of the dependent's residence. In the interest of minimizing opportunities for BAH fraud, the following options are provided to commanding officers to assist with the validation process. * Commanding officers may request documentation indicating the dependents' residence, such as lease, mortgage, utility bill, etc.

* Commanding officers may request the member provide a copy of his or her Page 2. Members are required to maintain the currency of their Page 2 documents and should be made aware that by signing the Page 2, the member has made an official statement regarding the residence location of dependents. False official statements for the purposes of obtaining BAH entitlements are punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. * Commanding officers may require the member to sign a Page 13, officially certifying the location where the dependents reside. Again, false official statements for the purposes of obtaining BAH entitlements are punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. * Once approved, supporting documentation and approval letter signed by the commanding officer will be submitted to the PSD for processing. For audit and accountability purposes, PSDs will retain this documentation for a minimum of 3 years in accordance with reference (c). Fraudulent Claims. Any member who submits a claim for housing allowance which contains false statements is subject to court-martial or criminal prosecution. In addition, fraudulent acceptance of benefits may cause a civilian recipient to be subject to criminal prosecution. The law provides for severe penalties of imprisonment and a fine. For military personnel, it may include a punitive separation, total forfeitures, and confinement.

Reference: MILPERSMAN 1070-270

The NAVPERS 1070/602 RED/DA serves as an application for dependency allowances and an up-to-date record of emergency data. When printed and signed, NAVPERS 1070/602 is the official document used to determine the following: * Person(s) to be notified in case of emergency or death; * Person(s) to receive the death gratuity; * Person(s) to receive unpaid pay and allowances * Dependents of member to receive allotment of pay * Commercial insurance companies to be notified in case of death; * Person authorized to direct disposition of remains; * Person(s) eligible for transportation to attend burial ceremonies * Person(s) eligible for transportation to attend dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base; * Person(s) eligible for transportation to attend memorial services; and * Designated individual(s) eligible for transportation to the bedside of a wounded, ill, or injured Sailor. All service members are required to update their RED/DA when there is a change in: * Dependent status or number of dependents. * Name or address of a dependent. * Next of kin other than a dependent. * Name or address of a beneficiary, allottee, or insurer. * Citizenship of spouse. * Religion. * Any required remarks on reverse side. -----------------------------------------------------------------

The individual Sailor is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information recorded on his or her NAVPERS 1070/602. All Sailors shall verify the accuracy of data on the newest NAVPERS 1070/602 in their OMPF, and the data contained on both the emergency contact and dependency data panels within their electronic service record (ESR). At a minimum, this data will be verified on the following occasions: * Upon reporting to a new duty station, permanent change of station; * Prior to departure on permanent change of station; * Prior to deployment, regardless of length; * When ordered to periods of temporary duty in excess of 30 days; * On each occasion when an Inactive Duty member comes on Active Duty, including Active Duty training; * Member applies for Government housing; travel; and * Member claims reimbursement for dependents’ * Annually. * In addition, Selected Reservists will verify this information within the 180-day period immediately prior to reporting for annual training/Active Duty training. NOTE: A change in dependent status includes the following: (with supporting documentation) * Newborn/s * Divorce * Death of any member listed on the RED/DA ----------------------------------------------------------------

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay's Fleet and Family Support Center held a 24-hour Walkathon to raise awareness and to represent the round-the-clock efforts to end sexual assault. In the photo to the left we have flag-bearer, PSSA Willie J. Hatten and to his left PS2 Ryan W. Pickett doing their part to help increase awareness throughout Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay.

Reference:MILPERSMAN 1300-316

Dependent Entry Approval (DEA) is a Navy process to obtain permission from an area commander to bring dependents into a specific area. Approval/ disapproval is based on Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), family support capabilities and/or limited local support based on geographically isolated areas, and is only required for certain overseas/OCONUS assignments. DEA is an Area Commander responsibility and all questions regarding DEA should be directed to the designated action address listed in the "Areas Requiring DEA". Dependent Entry Approval must be used in conjunction with additional information/requirements listed on the DOD Electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) website. In addition to DEA, many countries

have other varying mandatory entry requirements and restrictions for service members and their dependents, such as VISAs, passports, SOFA stamps, NATO orders, etc., that are listed in the FCG. Sailors that are transferring to an overseas area, their commands, are required to carefully check and comply with all area/country entry requirements in the FCG. All personnel executing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders who desire to have family members accompany them to an area requiring DEA must submit a request for DEA, independent of Overseas Screening completion (MILPERSMAN 1300-300 applies). The request must be submitted within 30 days of receipt of orders and no later than 4 months prior to arrival.

References: BUPERSINST 7040.6B BUPERSINST 7040.7B

PPIB 12-16

WITHIN 5 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF ORDERS: Complete and provide a copy of the NSIPS PCS TRAVEL FORM (NAVPERS 7041/1) to the transfer clerk per the member's orders. (This is a mandatory requirement regardless of whether moving dependents or not. This is required by the orders and is used to project money allocated to orders.) WITHIN 15 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF ORDERS: Complete any special screenings. Report in BOL (or message) and send copy to PSD for transfer packet. Coordinate medical appointments to ensure timeliness for member and dependents

WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF ORDERS: Complete OBLISERV requirement Send completed/APPROVED Transfer Information Sheet back to PSD for processing Initiate suitability for member and dependents if OCONUS or remote assignment. 120 DAYS (BUT NOT LESS THAN 75 DAYS) PRIOR TO TRANSFER FOR OCONUS TRANSFERS: Provide completed Passenger Reservation Request, DD-884, and no-fee passport applications (as applicable) to PSD. Ensure to refer to the instructions when completing all forms. Initiate Dependency Entry Approval (DEA) when required.

CPC training will be held at the Fleet and Family Service Center on 14 May 2015 at 1300. During our last training event we discussed the following:

* CPC NSIPS/SOP Usage * Smart Voucher Step-by- Step Procedure * Reading and Understanding Orders and Passenger Reservation Requests