I was wondering what the heck happens to any sort of debt you have while you're in basic training and tech school when you enlist in the Air Force???? I know you still get paid while you're in the AF, but those first 6.5 weeks that you're in Basic training I don't see them letting incoming mail come in and letting you sit there and write checks out.
So what happens if you have a car payment, credit cards??? that stuff???
2007-08-17 09:19:53 · 9 answers · asked by Katia 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You pay them or ask for an extension from the debtee. Your debts continue. If you fail to meet them, you can face military punishment for violating Article 123 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.
2007-08-17 09:26:29 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Yes you do get incoming mail while doing initial training. You are encouraged to write family, and be responsible, take care of bills. Sundays are pretty relaxed and you have plenty of time to write, call home, catch up on Laundry, etc. Talk to your creditors in advance also. Some may work with you and allow you to skip a payment. Make sure that you have a friend or a family member who can forward you your mail once you get your units mailing address. Hope this helps.
2007-08-17 09:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by JimFinSC 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to try to designate someone that can help you out while you are in basic. Do you have someone you can really trust to pay things for you? A parent, perhaps? If so, you can leave either signed blank checks in their possession to pay your bills, or you can give them power of attorney to do it. I recommend ONLY doing this with someone you know that you can TRULY trust. Best of luck
2007-08-17 09:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by Amy B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can pay your debts, have them automatically be taking out of your checking account. then you don't have to worry.
But call your debts first and tell them thier might be a delay before you get your first military check, they will work with you. the first check could be 4-8 weeks so let them know that.
2007-08-17 09:34:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ladybones 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most of banks now offer online payment option, which give you the option to schedule a future payment.
2007-08-17 09:30:27 · answer #5 · answered by Blueocea8 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have a trusted family member take care of them or have them automatically paid thru your checking account.
2007-08-17 10:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's your debt, you still owe it and must pay it. Call them tell then whats going on and see if they will work out new payment schedules.
2007-08-17 09:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you contact your creditors BEFORE you ship out and explain things to them. they will be happy to work with you, either extending, forgiving late fees or otherwise not penalizing you for not being paid right away.
2007-08-17 11:07:27 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter gave us a power of attorney and we paid her bills for her..that's one solution
2007-08-17 09:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by John 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋