Question about cost of uniforms
Do the recruits pay for all of their uniforms, equipment, etc. that they are issued while at boot camp? Is the cost deducted from the pay they receive at the end of boot camp? If so, do you know...
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they can claim it but since they get an allowance for it, they can only claim what is above and beyond the allowance. The allowance will be listed on their W2. any allowances are not taxed.Alison...
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Amanda has been in for two years and she's yet to make enough money to do anything but the short form for her taxes. She has always gotten everything back that she paid in. They also can get their...
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Thank you Both! I'm new at all this, all the info is great! Good point about the short form. I have been filling out the long form for so long I forgot they take the standard deduction. Great to know...
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Acording to the 2006 Military pay schedule, enlisted recruits should recieve the following amounts for their initial uniform issue. These are supposed to be over and above thier normal monthly...
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So, really, they don't 'pay' for their uniforms...'cause they're reimbursed? I'm confused.VPRD of MitchAlpha CO. (1st BN), PLT. 1018Graduates March 23,2007
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The money for the initial issue goes into their "account" and is immediatly taken back out. They never truly see, or have a chance to spend the initial issue allotment because it's immediatly taken...
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So, they get a uniform 'allowance' in addition to their regular pay?It's simple, but, hey, it's a government bureaucracy thing...and we ALL know how they handle their finances. My son was told that he...
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yes they get almost a $1200 allowance for that initial issue they will have when they leave PI, but for accounting purposes, it has to be deposited into their account and when they sign for the issue,...
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That's what I thought. My son's first recruiter got into trouble for 'embellishing.'If I was 'selling' a tour in the military, I'd be advertising this part of it. Obviously, it wasn't a big deal to my...
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I'm a proud mom of a recruit in charlie company and the famuly were all wondering about his dress blues jacket. If it came with their uniforms or if he had to purchase it himself. If so, Does any one...
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sorry about the spelling on my last reply. the fingers are not working to good this morning.
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you may want to check out the Dress blues post (click here) on the second page sixth post from the end, I posted the cost of all the items associated with the dress blues as well as some tips in my...
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Alison, Thank you very much. This will help us out. It's nice to know that there are very nice people on here to help you when you need it. Thank you so much. Evelyn
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the way they do is give and take. There is no out of pocket expense to the recruit's. It is a Bean Counter thing so the Gov't can track the budget.
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When your recruit is at PI, be sure to go to the Clothing Store (cash sales) to get any additional cammies they need. My son had ripped two pairs of his cammie pants and needed to replace them....
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I very much appreciate that specific information. We are to be there next week for grad and will definately go there.ThanksEmilie VPRM of Brett
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I can't Believe that the U. S Fighting Man has to pay for G.I. Items times have sure changed What is are Tax dollars going for if we are not providing them with at least basic issue upon induction. I...
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They do not "pay" for their initial issue.The way the Marine Corps does it (for accounting purposes) is the recruits are given a 1200$ initial uniform issue allowance. Then, they "pay" for their...
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whoa... slow down...Yes they have to pay for the uniform items but they do get an allowance to pay for them... that is strictly for accounting purposes. They get the amount of money required to...
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