Housing at UPT

[MarineGrunt]

What are the BOQ rooms like? Do they have washers/dryers, internet, etc? I've heard as a 2LT at Laughlin you'll either get BOQ or you can get a house on base with another student. If given a choice, which is the better deal? I've heard that you can't get a house unless you're a higher ranking guy or you know someone who is and they request you.

I think Laughlin has W&D hookups. Here are a few links that should be helpful...

Laughlin: http://www.militaryexits.com/military_bases/laughlin_tx_afb.shtml

Vance: http://www.militaryexits.com/military_bases/vance_ok_afb.shtml

Moody: http://www.militaryexits.com/military_bases/moody_ga_afb.shtml

Columbus: http://www.militaryexits.com/military_bases/columbus_ms_afb.shtml

Sheppard: http://www.militaryexits.com/military_bases/sheppard_tx_afb.shtml


Scroll about 2/3 of the way down and you will find housing info. Some bases have more info than others. And yes, if there are enough houses, you might be able to split one with another student. I DEFINATELY think this would be the way to go, but then again, I haven't been there - done that yet........

 

[skyward80]

Info for Laughlin:

Single folks...

UOQ (Unaccompanied Officer's Quarters, aka: dorms)

What is it? Think studio apartment. Bed, desk, dresser, TV cabinet, small kitchen with stove, microwave, mini breakfast bar, and fridge. W&D located downstairs in breezeways.

Things that cost extra: TV, Internet (dial-up only in dorms... high speed in library), phone.

Wait time: Usually, not more than 3 weeks after showing up. I only waited a week which seems to be the running average.

Duplex Housing (for 2 single officers)

What is it? 2BR house. No furniture. No carpet (all linoleum). Kitchen comes with major appliances. W&D hook-ups.

Things that cost extra: Same as above.

Wait time: Some folks have been told they will have duplexes some time in June. Wait times CAN be very long which is a huge disadvantage.


Married folks:
Some people have been told they have to live off-base, but this is rare and can be worked around.

Don't know much about the married housing. I haven't heard anything negative. I think it's about the same as duplex housing except bigger.



Don't expect much. All the housing down here is old, but it's comfortable and you'll only be here a year (unless you FAIP... in that case, may God have mercy on your soul).

Lata!

Skyward80

 

[MarineGrunt]

So WTF does someone do with their family during the wait to get on-base housing???

 

[Nalo Boy]

I went to columbus, they had bigger rooms on base. I dont remember what they were called, but they were decent, bigger kitchen than the UOQ. Living room area and one bedroom. It was just my wife and I there but others with kids lived in them too.

It usually doesnt take long for a house to pop up, and theyre pretty nice.

 

[rstev1955]

Laughlin has a brand new billeting facility for short term stays (single person waiting for a room or house), as well as a temporary living facility for families that includes a kitchen, small living room, bedroom, and bath. Don't worry, the AF takes care of you and your family.



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[skyward80]

Yes, the AF definitely takes care of its people. Just be flexible and realize that often times you will find things out at the last minute. That sucks, but that's the AF.

Skyward80