Do you think certain MOS's should be allotted more clothing allowance?

SSG(P) Chris T. — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:50:17 -0500

Do you think that Soldier's who work with POL products should be allotted more clothing allowance than Soldiers who do not? A mechanic for instance who has oil spill on their boots now has unserviceable boots and is no longer allowed to wear them. Yes, I know someone is going to say they are issued Safety Boots. Some CIF facilities do not allow this.

Thoughts?

Response by MSgt Aaron Brite made Jan 20 at 2014 8:53 PM

MSgt Aaron Brite — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:53:23 -0500

As a supply sergeant and former flightline maintainer, I would support an additional clothing allowance for items commonly destroyed on the job or the replace with unit funded items or better yet items designed for the task and less likely to be ruined on the job.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2014 8:55 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:55:15 -0500

Great point. I would say that no, because this already exists for specific duty assignments. White House Communication Agency gets a stipend for civilian clothes.

Here's my answer to the mechanic problem: Coveralls and nasty workboots. It may seem like a pain to change boots between work and standing in formation, but it meets the requirement. Same for the PC. I have seen some nasty oil soaked PCs in my time.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2014 9:04 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:04:12 -0500

I do believe this. I am a cook, and we have to pay for a lot of extra stuff. The unit only gives us 3 dui's. We need one for our beret and one for our cook whites, which only leaves us with one for our dress blues. We also have white shirts that we have to buy at least once a year because they start to turn yellow.

Response by SSG Dwight Amey MSA, MSL, BS, AS made Jan 7 at 2015 12:14 PM

SSG Dwight Amey MSA, MSL, BS, AS — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:14:30 -0500

SSG Chris Thurston, Yes. depending on the circumstances. I understand why it might not exist at the moment because of CIF issue and the resupply aspect with DX or field loss. Depending on the circumstances of loss or damage the Soldier may be liable for paying for the replacement. Now, this is were I have to say yes. We got clothing issue in basic training to go the rest of our career with the yearly allowances to replace and maintain. When we lose items from our basic issue we have to pay out of our pockets or get statement of charges. It depends on the situation.

Response by PFC Janet Beeler made Oct 27 at 2022 6:15 AM

PFC Janet Beeler — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:15:25 -0400

I believe they should be allotted more money, for example, MPs, they are out in the weather all the time. No matter what the weather is, gaye, foot patrol, etc.