PSD GTMO MAY 2015 NEWSLETTER

1. 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/MILPAYLPO 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

2. 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.
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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.

3. 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.
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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
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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.

4. 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:
 Completeand 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