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JBM-HH FAQ
1. Chaplain’s Office
1. What time is the funeral for SGT John Dough? He’ll be buried
next week.
Answer: We only have funeral information for the current day and we’ll
get the information for the following day after 3 p.m. In the meantime you
can check the website: www.arlingtoncemetery.mil for funerals scheduled
for the next two weeks.
2. How does one reserve the chapel for a wedding?
Answer: Go to www.army.mil/jbmhh. Then click on Chaplain’s Office for
the wedding application & also the chapel policy document. The latter
describes our wedding guidelines. Read the guidelines and then fill out
the application & fax it to us.
3. Where do I go for a burial only (no chapel service)?
Answer: In nearly all cases you should go to the Administration Building
located within Arlington National Cemetery. Arrive there 30 minutes
before the burial time. This gives you time to visit the family and then
motorcade to the burial site.
4. My spouse will be buried next week, and I haven’t heard from the
chaplain.
Answer: Find out what branch of the military the deceased served in and
call the appropriate number: Army 703-614-0344; Navy/Marines/Coast Guard
571-256-4333; Air Force 703-614-0887.
5. Any other funeral related questions.
Answer: Most funeral questions are answered in recorded information by
dialing 1-877-907-8585. To speak with a human being, press 3 when the
menu comes up.
2. Retention
1. What’s the minimum amount of time I have to be in The Old Guard and
maximum?
Answer: Soldiers are fenced into The Old Guard for a period of 36 months
from arrival date, SM can request to have fence lifted after they serve 24
months in The Old Guard.
2. How do I transfer my Post-9/11 GI Bill to my dependents and what are
the requirements?
Answer: Go to VA.GOV to gather all required Information to make an
informed decision and for all Info related to the different education
benefits Post-9/11 Transfer of Benefits Information
Beginning 1 Aug 13, ALL Soldiers will incur a 4 year
additional service obligation
Soldiers can transfer benefits at
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect
Currently on active duty, have at least 6 years, no
adverse/negative actions pending
Agrees to serve additional obligation based on time of
service on 1 Aug 09
See Career Counselor for guidance- 703-696-1104/3083/1321
3. What is the Reenlistment Window and when can I reenlist?
Answer: Reenlistment Window of Opportunity is now open for Soldiers
with a FY13 ETS (01 Jan 2013 thru 30 Sept 2013) and FY14 ETS (01 Oct 2013
thru 30 Sept 2014).
4. How do I become an Officer/Warrant Officer?
Answer: To find out visit these two websites-
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/enlisted-soldiers.html
http://usacac.army.mil/cac2/WOCC/
3. JBM-HH Housing
1. Should we contact a local Housing Office prior to signing a
housing contract?
Answer: Yes, always contact the Housing Office before signing your
contract/lease and also contact us if you have any questions.
2. Am I authorized to reside off-post?
Answer: If you are a Single E1 – E5, without dependants, or are a
Service Member married to another Service Member serving in different
locations (E1-E5), you are required to reside on-post in the barracks.
3. What is meant by Single Soldiers without dependents?
Answer: Not married and without any children or other dependents
(Parent, Sibling, etc) that are enrolled in DEERS.
4. If I am a Single E1 – E5, can I put in a request to live off-post?
Answer: Yes, however, you will need to have an Exception to Policy
Packet approved by the Garrison Commander.
5. What if I am single but have a child from divorce or paternity and
they are enrolled in DEERS?
Answer: To be eligible to move off post and receive BAH, you would
need to provide court documents that award you more than 180 days of
continuous custody. Joint custody only does not automatically entitle a
Soldier to BAH.
6. Will I be receiving BAH when I arrive?
Answer: You are required to go to the Finance Office when you in-
process. They will determine which BAH you are entitled to.
7. When should I sign in for PTDY?
Answer: All Service members receiving Permissive TDY must sign into
the Housing Office within the start and end-dates of their PTDY. The
Housing Office will then stamp and date your Leave Form. *** If you do not
sign into the Housing Office within the PTDY dates stated on your leave
form, the leave will be charged as Ordinary Leave by the Finance Office.
***
8. Do I get a Statement of Non-availability from Housing?
Answer: Housing does not provide Statements of Non-availability; they
can be obtained from the Lodging Office (if required).
9. Which Housing Offices are in the area?
4. Answer: Housing/Lodging Offices:
https://www.housing.army.mil/AH/Default.aspx
Fort Myer – Housing (703) 696-3559 Lodging (703) 696-3576
Fort Belvoir - (703)454-9700 or (800)295-9750
Anacostia - (202)433-3862 or (202)685-1190
Bolling - (202)562-2631
Quantico - (703)784-2711 or 784-2291
10. Does the Housing Office have listings for off-post apartments?
Answer: Yes, the Housing Office has a Rental Partnership Program,
which assists soldiers in finding off-post housing.
The following are some websites which you can refer to:
"http://www.ahrn.com"www.ahrn.com
www.militarybyowner.com
www.sargeslist.com
www.bigbrick.com
www.craiglist.com"www.craiglist.com
www.pcsamerica.net"www.pcsamerica.net
www.realtor.com"www.realtor.com
www.realty.com"www.realty.com
www.zillow.com
Directorate of Environmental Management
1. If I see an oil spill or spill of other hazardous material, what
should I do?
Answer: Report the spill to the Fire Department at 911 or (703)696-
3600. Give them as much information as you can about the spill (location,
what spilled, how much, any sensitive areas nearby like waterways, storm
drains, people, etc.). You may also report a spill using the Environmental
Incident/Inquiry Report form located on the JBM-HH web site/DEM
page/Program Contact link.
2. My organization wants to sponsor a car wash fundraiser. How do I
arrange it?
Answer: Submit a written request to the Directorate of Plans,
Training, Mobilization & Security (DPTMS) at least 2 weeks before your
event. Include the name of your organization, date/time/duration of the
car wash, and a POC/phone number. DPTMS will get back to you on approval
and location of your event. Refer to JBM-HH Policy Memo EM-1 for further
information.
5. 3. How do I find out about the quality of my drinking water?
Answer: Arlington County Department of Environmental Services and DC
Water are required to provide a brief, drinking water quality report to
their customers each year. They post their most recent reports on their
web sites at
(http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/EnvironmentalServices/uepd/wquality
/EnvironmentalServicesArlwq.aspx); and
http://www.dcwater.com/waterquality/waterquality_reports.cfm
4. Where is JBM-HH's Environmental Policy?
Answer: On the JBM-HH public website
5. Where can I recycle old cell phones?
Answer: Building 321, DEM
6. Where can rechargeable batteries be recycled?
Answer: Building 321, DEM
Directorate of Planning, Training, Mobilization and Security
1. For support request or coordinating events, where do we start?
Answer: Please complete the JBM-HH request for services form which
can be emailed to you by calling (703) 696-3290/3291.