[Blood of Tyrants]

When I was in the Navy a hundred years ago, enlisted E-4 and above could live off base and get the housing allowance simply by requesting it. E-3 and below could get it if they requested it and if the barracks were at 95% or greater occupancy.

[oh8eleven]

When I was in the Navy a hundred years ago ...
Ah, the ancient mariner :) Thanks for your service.

After getting back from VN in '68, I married and reported to Lejeune. I lived off base and received a housing & food stipend.
As I recall, there were few others (single) who lived off base, but I don't know if they got the same bennies.