Originally Posted by
L'il J.Seinfeld
Questions
1. The base where I want an IMA job is 200 miles away. Would I get mileage/per diem for travel days when I accomplished duty?
2. I'm sure it varies, but could I expect to do 4 days in a row every other month? I understand Cat A positions have 48 TPs and Cat B have only 24.
3. Are IMA jobs any more or less secure as a trad Guard or USAFR position in a unit that could be subject to BRAC? I'd think a headquarters IMA job would be safe but in this budget environment you never know.
1. IMA's get:
IDT's - lodging(up to whatever billeting charges, approx $53/nite) but no per diem.
AT - lodging and per diem and to/from mileage
2. totally up to your supervisor. Most IMA's I know come in 3-6 times per year.
3. most likely HHQ jobs more secure than ANG but you never know.
also if you live > 100 miles from your ANG/AFRES unit location, then all non reimbursed expenses are deductible from your federal income (NOT subject to 2% rule). e.g. you can deduct mileage to/from (on IDT's), 50% of per diem, etc.