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buick0067 · 07-12-2012, 03:19 PM

I was told that the uniform allowance is in your first check so you technically pay for it but, the allowance covers it. IS that accurate?

AVSailor · 07-12-2012, 05:06 PM

i have nooo idea to be honest. I never understood that

stevebw · 07-12-2012, 05:34 PM

I could be wrong but I think the uniform allowance is the money you get to help pay for cleaning it when you need to. I read it somewhere but don't remember where anymore.

kforbs126 · 07-12-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stevebw

I could be wrong but I think the uniform allowance is the money you get to help pay for cleaning it when you need to. I read it somewhere but don't remember where anymore.

Your initial uniform allowance is for the uniforms they issue you in boot camp. You will receive the allowance in boot camp then they'll take it all back because they issued you the uniforms. Your yearly allowance after that is to replace uniforms items needed. You will only get a percentage of the allowance until your 3rd or 4th year in the Navy.

stevebw · 07-12-2012, 06:12 PM

Sorry, but I still don't understand what the allowance is really used for. Is the allowance they give you during in boot camp just used to pay for the cost of the uniform? And this only lasts until you graduate from rtc right?

Afterwards, how much are you getting and what is there that may need to be replaced? Thanks!

kforbs126 · 07-12-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stevebw

Sorry, but I still don't understand what the allowance is really used for. Is the allowance they give you during in boot camp just used to pay for the cost of the uniform? And this only lasts until you graduate from rtc right?

Afterwards, how much are you getting and what is there that may need to be replaced? Thanks!

It's a 1 time allowance to cover the costs of uniforms when in boot camp. You will then get it once a year on your anniversary of coming into the Navy to replace items you need or that need replaced. I think for the first few yearly payments it's only around $200ish.

AVSailor · 07-12-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kforbs126

It's a 1 time allowance to cover the costs of uniforms when in boot camp. You will then get it once a year on your anniversary of coming into the Navy to replace items you need or that need replaced. I think for the first few yearly payments it's only around $200ish.

What if you are discharged and re enlist? lol

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07-12-2012, 03:19 PM	#1
buick0067 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 78 Rep Power: 0	I was told that the uniform allowance is in your first check so you technically pay for it but, the allowance covers it. IS that accurate?

07-12-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
AVSailor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 244 Rep Power: 0	i have nooo idea to be honest. I never understood that

07-12-2012, 05:34 PM	#3
stevebw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 0	I could be wrong but I think the uniform allowance is the money you get to help pay for cleaning it when you need to. I read it somewhere but don't remember where anymore.

07-12-2012, 06:12 PM	#5
stevebw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 0	Sorry, but I still don't understand what the allowance is really used for. Is the allowance they give you during in boot camp just used to pay for the cost of the uniform? And this only lasts until you graduate from rtc right? Afterwards, how much are you getting and what is there that may need to be replaced? Thanks!