Being green to gold will I get an initial clothing allowance once I commission?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:14:18 -0500

It was just a question I had floating around not that it matters either way. I look around for an answer but I couldn't find one. I received one when I first enlisted and every year since. I was curious if I commission will receive because I'll be entering a different contract than that of my enlistment or I won't because I have prior service? Let me hear your thoughts!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 7:51 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:51:12 -0500

I don't think officers in general get a clothing allowance, on account of their higher pay. With you being prior enlisted, don't be surprised if you have to pay out of pocket for all your uniform needs.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Nov 10 at 2015 8:04 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:04:21 -0500

1LT Private RallyPoint Member - Unless things have changed, officers buy their own clothes. As you're a mustang, you should already have most of the "working" uniforms. Dress uniforms --maybe not. That's why you're getting paid the big-bucks!

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Nov 10 at 2015 9:01 PM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:01:47 -0500

I am not 100%, but you should be entitled to an initial (and final) clothing allowance upon commissioning, as long as you are on a period of active duty over a certain amount of days.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 10:05 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:05:46 -0500

I do believe you will get an initial allowance ... but it barely enough to buy a few commonly used. so if I were you, I don't count on that "allowance".

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 10:35 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:35:42 -0500

When I commissioned, I had to request for my initial clothing allowance through finance which I received after completion of BOLC.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 19 at 2015 9:42 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:42:13 -0500

I had a SGT in my unit who did green to gold and he received an initial clothing allowance after commissioning. I would be sure to check with finance if you are hearing otherwise.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2017 11:15 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 23:15:29 -0400

Did you get the clothing allowance sir?