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Newly commissioned officers are authorized an initial clothing (uniform) allowance of $400.00.

Commissioned officers do not receive an annual uniform replacement/maintenance allowance. Because commissioned officers make substantially more money than enlisted personnel, Congress expects them to pay the cost of uniform replacement out of their own pocket.

Note: Special *functional* uniform items, such as flight suits, are provided to the officer at no cost (assuming they perform duties which allow the wear of the item, such as flight duties).

For more information about commissioned officer uniform allowances, see Department of Defense (DOD) Pay Regulation, Volume 7A (Active Duty & Reserve Pay), Chapter 30 -- Officers’ Uniform and Equipment Allowance.