Allowances make up the majority of a Service members pay. Allowances are a monetary amount paid to an individual in lieu of furnished quarters and subsistence. There are a wide range of allowances, some of which are non-taxable and although many allowances exist, they also have a wide range of requirements. The amounts are determined each year based on the terms in The Military … [Read more...]

Clothing allowances may be issued to help members pay for their uniforms. Theres are four main types of clothing allowance. Initial Clothing Allowance: Both officers and enlisted members of the U.S. Armed Forces are entitled to an initial clothing allowance. Officers, however, are only entitled to the allowance once except in the situation noted below: Upon first … [Read more...]