💰 Military Pay

Clothing Allowance

Annual uniform maintenance allowance for enlisted members.

Official sourceDoD Financial Management Regulation Vol. 7A, Chapter 29
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Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective Ongoing

What it is

Enlisted members receive an Initial Clothing Allowance in basic training and an annual Cash Clothing Replacement Allowance thereafter. Officers receive a one-time Uniform Allowance on first activation.

Who qualifies

  • Enlisted (annual); Officers (one-time on active duty).

How to apply

  1. 1Automatic; paid on the anniversary of qualifying service.
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