PCSing soon want to take leave n see family....also want to look at houses...permissive TDY or leave?

Question

I will be PCSing to Fort Lewis soon and would like to go on personal leave and see my family before reporting to Fort Lewis. Also though after visiting my family I would LIKE to look at off-post housing near base. What I want to know is can Iook at housing while of personal leave or is that only on permissive TDY? Is it even possible to go on leave and look at housing at the same time or should I go on PTDY first then after settling in w the new unit go on personal leave?

Another question. How does permissive TDY work? Do I report the housing office first and then look at houses? I want to work with Quadrant homes....do I have to let the housing office know who Iam working or what is process for off-base housing...when not working with Fort Lewis housing office?

Answer 1

I was in the Air Force years ago... it is probably similar for the Army... Take your leave first, visit family etc.  Then go to your base and report for duty, they should then put you on pemissive TDY to search for a house.

You should have been assigned a sponsor.  I'd contact him or her to find out the proper procedures for your new station.