Department of Defense
INSTRUCTION
NUMBER 1341.11
March 4, 2008
USD(P&R)
SUBJECT: Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) Program
References: (a) DoD Instruction 1341.11, “Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance
(FSSA) Program,” December 17, 2002 (hereby canceled)
(b) DoD Directive 5124.02, “Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness (USD(P&R))” October 17, 2006
(c) Sections 401 and 402a of title 37, United States Code
(d) DoD 7000.14-R, “Department of Defense Financial Management
Regulations (FMRS),” Volume 7A, “Military Pay Policy and Procedures –
Active Duty and Reserve Pay,” December 2007, Chapter 25, “Basic
Allowance for Subsistence (BAS),” October 2007
(e) References (e) through (f), see Enclosure 1
1. PURPOSE
This Instruction:
1.1. Reissues Reference (a) under the authority of Reference (b).
1.2. Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures under section
402a of Reference (c) to carry out the FSSA Program.
2. APPLICABILITY
This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments
(including the Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a service in the Department of
Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General, Department of
Defense, the Defense Agencies and the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities
within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the “DoD Components.”)
Service members include any members of the Military Services serving on active duty, including
Reserve Component members on active-duty orders.
