Department of Defense
INSTRUCTION
NUMBER 1338.18
January 7, 1998
ASD(FMP)
SUBJECT: Armed Forces Clothing Monetary Allowance Procedures
References: (a) DoD Instruction 1338.18, “Armed Forces Clothing Monetary
Allowance Procedures,” July 29, 1985 (hereby canceled)
(b) DoD Directive 1338.5, “Armed Forces Clothing Monetary Allowance
Policy,” March 9, 1998
(c) DoD Directive 1332.14, “Enlisted Administrative Separations,”
December 21, 1993
(d) DoD 7000.14-R, Volume 7A, “Military Pay Policy and Procedures
Active Duty and Reserve Pay,” July 1996, authorized by DoD
Instruction 7000.14, November 15, 1992
(e) DoD 4140.1-R, “DoD Materiel Management Regulation,” January
1993, authorized by DoD Directive 4140.1, January 4, 1993
1. REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE
This Instruction reissues reference (a) under reference (b) to update procedures and
assign responsibilities concerning the administration of the Armed Forces clothing
monetary allowances.
2. APPLICABILITY
This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Military
Departments (including the National Guard and Reserve components of the Military
Services with respect to their members on full-time National Guard or active duty in
support of the Guard and Reserve. Additionally, for civilian clothing allowances, it
applies to National Guard and Reserve component personnel on orders to active duty
over 179 days). The term “Military Services,” as used herein, refers to the Army,
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