Most units have a fund available to reimburse Soldiers for up to $500 in travel expenses per month if you live greater than 150 miles away from the unit. In these cases, the unit will generally provide lodging as well. Although reimbursement has been consistent in recent years, this program is unit-dependent and is a privilege, not a right. There have been years when funds have been depleted. In these cases, Officers are responsible for their costs in traveling to/from the unit for Battle Assembly.
Most units also have a lodging-in-kind program for Soldiers who live between 50-150 miles from their unit. In these cases, Soldiers can request lodging for Saturday night if you drive >50 miles and for both Friday and Saturday night if you drive 75-150 miles. Your lodging may be in a military barracks or a local hotel. If you live less than 50 miles from your unit, you are considered to be within “commuting distance” and will not receive lodging or any reimbursement for travel for regular weekend training.
If the Army requires you to travel to a different location for Annual Training or if you are attending a training course (e.g. DCC or BLOC B), you will receive reimbursement for those travel expenses as well as lodging. You will usually receive an additional allowance for meals and incidentals if you are not able to use a military dining facility.