Questions and Answers
What chapter of the DoD 7000 FMR VOLUME 7A is consulted for instructions on Family Separation Allowance (FSA)?
Chapter 27
What form must members fill out or complete in order to receive payment for FSA?
DD Form 1561
Members on an unaccompanied tour are entitled to FSA-T for TDY or TAD periods of over how many continuous days?
30
A member is not considered 'a member with dependents' for FSA entitlement when the sole dependent is placed in an institution for a known period of __________.
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For FSA purposes, which of the following terms defines unmarried children of the member who are in the legal custody of the member?
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For Family Separation Allowance payment purposes, what distance is considered to be a reasonable commuting distance from a HOR or PDS?
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What type of FSA is given to members on an unaccompanied tour, TAD or TDY for a period of 30 days if the member's dependents do not reside at or near the TDY or TAD station?
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Effective this date, FSA is paid in a monthly amount of $250?
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A member with a child in the legal custody of another person is not entitled to FSA. However, an exception occurs when the member has joint physical and legal custody of the children and the children otherwise would reside with the member at least how many days each month for the current assignment?
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For FSA-R (Restricted), credit or payment continues to accrue while the member's dependents visit at or near the member's PDS, but for no longer than how many continuous months?
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What is the monthly amount paid for Family Separation Allowance?
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In computing the amount payable for FSA, the 31st day of any month should be excluded from the computation and February should be treated as if it actually had how many days?
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Which of the following terms applies to a collection of persons living under one roof, having one head or manager who controls and supervises the affairs of the family?
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A member is assigned overseas and an accompanied tour which was previously unavailable is authorized; entitlement to FSA-R continues through the day dependents arrive at the overseas station, not to exceed __________ days from the date transportation of dependents is authorized.
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If transportation of dependents is authorized at government expense but the member elects an unaccompanied tour of duty due to certified medical reasons preventing the dependent from accompanying them, what Family Separation Allowance is the member entitled to?
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If a member is on duty aboard a ship and the ship is away from the home port continuously for more than 30 days, which Family Separation Allowance are they entitled to?
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A member who acquired an initial dependent after the date of departure from the old station en route PCS from overseas or within CONUS is entitled to travel for dependents at government expense based on what instruction?
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For Family Separation Allowance purposes, the phrase 'within a reasonable commuting distance' may include distances of less than 50 miles, and time required to travel under unusual conditions does not exceed how many hours?
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Family Separation Allowance (FSA) - Ship credit continues to accrue for the member whose dependents are visiting at or near the duty station continuously for what time frame?
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When is the entitlement to Family Separation Allowance (FSA) upon regular Permanent Change of Station (PCS) authorized?
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Study Notes
Family Separation Allowance (FSA) Overview
- Chapter 27 of DoD 7000 FMR Volume 7A provides guidelines for Family Separation Allowance (FSA).
- FSA is intended to compensate service members for the costs associated with being separated from their dependents.
Required Forms and Eligibility
- To receive FSA payments, members must complete DD Form 1561.
- Members on unaccompanied tours qualify for FSA-T if they are on TDY or TAD for more than 30 continuous days.
Definitions and Constraints
- A service member is not classified as having dependents for FSA purposes if the sole dependent is in an institution for over one year.
- "Dependent Child(ren)" refers to unmarried children who are in the legal custody of the member.
Distance and Commuting
- A reasonable commuting distance to a member's Home of Record (HOR) or Permanent Duty Station (PDS) is defined as 50 miles.
- Distances less than this may also qualify, provided the travel time does not exceed 1.5 hours under unusual conditions.
Types of FSA
- FSA-T is granted to members on unaccompanied tours when dependents do not reside near the TDY or TAD station for periods over 30 days.
- FSA-R is applicable when dependents are able to visit the PDS, accruing credit for up to 3 continuous months.
- Members aboard ships away from their home port for more than 30 days are entitled to FSA - Ship.
Payment Details
- FSA is paid at a monthly rate of $250, effective October 1, 2002.
- When calculating FSA, the 31st day of any month is excluded, and February is considered to have 30 days.
Subscription and Custody Rules
- Members with joint physical and legal custody of children may claim FSA if children reside with them at least 14 days every month, despite custody being with another person.
- If members are assigned overseas and an accompanied tour is later authorized, FSA-R entitlement continues up to 60 days from the authorization date of dependent transportation.
Special Circumstances
- Members entitled to FSA - Restricted if they choose an unaccompanied tour due to a dependent's certified medical reasons.
- Members who acquire a dependent while in transition for PCS may receive benefits per JTR Chapter 5.
Visitation and Duration
- FSA - Ship credit still accrues for dependents visiting continuously for 30 days or less.
- Entitlement to FSA upon a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is confirmed when moving dependents to the new PDS is not covered at government expense.
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