OPNAVINST 7220.12 — index record
| Number | OPNAVINST 7220.12 |
|---|---|
| Title | BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING ENTITLEMENTS |
| Published | December 24, 2005 |
| Office of primary responsibility | N130 |
| Issued by | Chief of Naval Operations |
| Status on the index | Active |
| Pages | 18 |
| Classification | Unclassified |
| Signed by | M. E. FERGUSON, III, VADM, DCNO (M,P,T&E) |
| Source index | Department of the Navy Issuances (DONI) and MyNavy HR MILPERSMAN |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
. To establish clear po licy guidance regarding authorized basic allowance for housing (BAH) enti tlements . This instruction issues policy and procedures for authoriz ing the payment of BAH per references (a) through (fl. The policy contained in this instruction is applicable only with respect to entitl ements to BAH wit hin the United States (domesti c BAH) and does not constitute an interpretation of regulations and policies which pertain t o entitlements to overseas housing allowance (OHA) , other overseas station allowances. or travel and transportation entitlements regarding a designated place, and deferred or delayed travel of dependents as regulat ed by reference (d). Enclosures (1) through (4) provide additional clarification of policy for specified circumstances. This instruction is a complete revision of previously issued BAH policy documents and should be read in its entirety. This instruction also incorporates and supercedes the BAH changes previously issued in NAVADMINs .
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