Advance military pay obtained by the soldier will not affect the basic allowance for subsistence (BAS) during permanent change of station (PCS). However, the variable allowance for housing (VAH) and the basic allowance for housing (BAH) will be affected, depending on the soldier’s rank, marital status and years of service in the military. The variable allowance for housing (VAH) and the basic allowance for housing (BAH) will be discontinued prior to departure upon receipt of the advance military pay. This only applies to service members in grades E-1 to E-5, who are single and with less than 4 years service experience. The housing allowances for commissioned officers are not affected and will resume immediately upon arrival at the new station. Service members in grades E-6 to E-9 ... enjoy this privilege.