2009 US Military clothing allowances took effect 1 Oct 2009. Sailors and Coast Guardsmen have significant increases over 2008 rates. The Navy saw the biggest increase ($379.39 for men and $340.65 for women) , due to the addition of uniform items associated with the new Navy Working Uniform. The Coast Guard saw an increase with the addition of a foul-weather parka to that service’s seabag. Military clothing allowances are issued annually to US Military enlisted personnel to cover uniform wear and tear and replacement. Initial clothing allowances:

• Army  (M) $1,346.95         (F) $1,626.40 
• Navy  (M) $1,597.88         (F)  $1,793.14
• Air Force (M) $1,349.84     (F) $1,531.32
• Marines  (M) $1,658.20     (F)  $1,711.15
• USCG (M) $1,292.92         (F) $1,346.40

2009 Annual Cash Clothing Replacement Allowances