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hey everyone, so I know I ask a lot of questions, but the recruiters do not seem to have correct answers. My husband is a Nuke and will be leaving on Monday for boot camp. The Questions I have are:

1. How soon after boot camp will he be able to come back and move my son and I to goose creek?

2. If we do a DITY move will we end up being better off than having the Navy move us?

3. What are the chances of getting a 4 bedroom house?

4. We have 2 cats, 1 dog, and a fish, will we be able to take all of our pets?

5. How do I use the HEAT program when applying for housing?

6. We were told they give you a relocating fee when you get there and reimburse all gas if you drive is this true? 

If anyone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated. 

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1. Usually you can move shortly after he arrives. However, he cannot live with you until he achieves phase two of liberty.

2. Depends on whether how much stuff you have, and if you want to drive the rental truck while towing your car.  Do not count on his presence.  A packout is easy because they come pack it up, move it, hold it until you get a place, then unpack and remove the boxes.

3. Nil.  You qualify for two bedrooms.

4.  Most housing has breed and size restrictions.  You may need to rent, depending on your dog.

5.  Call the housing office and ask.  

6.  Yes, there is a travel reimbursement.  Google how to prepare one.  If you travel separately from him, you will each need one.

http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/vfa81/Documents/TRAVEL%20CLAIM.pdf

Remember, travel reimbursement is different than moving your household goods.  When he checks into GC, they should go over this with him in indoc.

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