When Does Dislocation Allowance Get Paid?

Typically, DLA is paid after you file the right forms with your installation's Finance Office, either before or after your PCS move. This differs from branch to branch, but you can expect to receive the DLA about 30 days after filing your paperwork.

Is dislocation allowance paid back?

Dislocation allowance, or DLA, partially reimburses Soldiers for the expenses incurred while relocating to a new duty station on PCS orders. ... The allowance does not have to be paid back.

How does dislocation allowance work?

The purpose of Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is to partially reimburse a servicemember, with or without dependents, for the expenses incurred in relocating the member's household on a PCS, housing moves ordered for the Government's convenience, or incident to an evacuation.