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RCR Grunt,
As far as a single parent whose child does not reside with them, I don't think there is any basis to apply for separation pay. The DCBA 3 Aide-Memoire, APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RELOCATION (TR) BENEFITS AND SEPARATION ALLOWANCE - (SA), states:
(Emphasis mine)
"I certify that I am married or I have a dependant as defined in the DCBA 3 Aide Memoire. There is no separation with intent, judicial or otherwise, in existence, and that my dependants normally reside in the same household as myself and move with me from one place of duty to another, and that separation is due solely to service reasons. I fully understand that fraudulent reporting of status shall result in recovery and/or charges under the NDA."
As far as you and your spouse being in different places, IIRC, you are correct in stating that you are only entitled to one type of pay. Obviuously, only one member of a service couple can collect separation pay but if the other is sent on a course, then they would be entitled to TD.
As far as a single parent whose child does not reside with them, I don't think there is any basis to apply for separation pay. The DCBA 3 Aide-Memoire, APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RELOCATION (TR) BENEFITS AND SEPARATION ALLOWANCE - (SA), states:
(Emphasis mine)
"I certify that I am married or I have a dependant as defined in the DCBA 3 Aide Memoire. There is no separation with intent, judicial or otherwise, in existence, and that my dependants normally reside in the same household as myself and move with me from one place of duty to another, and that separation is due solely to service reasons. I fully understand that fraudulent reporting of status shall result in recovery and/or charges under the NDA."
As far as you and your spouse being in different places, IIRC, you are correct in stating that you are only entitled to one type of pay. Obviuously, only one member of a service couple can collect separation pay but if the other is sent on a course, then they would be entitled to TD.