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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.A, item 181. |
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The purpose of this Part is to assist members maintain uniforms in good order and condition. Note: The allowance is not designed to cover laundry or dry cleaning costs, or maintaining personal items. Examples: Towels, brushes, pyjamas and underwear. |
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This Part applies to these members. |
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A member on continuous full-time service, entitled to salary and with the rank of Major General or lower. |
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A member who is serving a period of detention under Service law. |
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This Part does not apply to a member who meets both these conditions. |
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The member is a member of the Reserve Forces on continuous full-time service. |
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The member is entitled to be issued with free replacement clothing. |
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To avoid doubt, this Part does not apply to a member of the Reserve Forces who is on Reserve service. |
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This table outlines the rates of uniform allowance. |
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If a member is... |
Then the annual rate of uniform allowance is ($)... |
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a Corporal or lower, or trainee |
419 |
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a Sergeant or higher non-commissioned rank |
504 |
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an officer, including a member who is required to join an officers’ mess or wardroom on a permanent basis |
682 |
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If a member held the rank of Warrant Officer or lower before becoming an officer trainee, they are entitled to be paid the rate as if they had not become an officer trainee. This is until the day they become entitled to a higher rate, or cease to be an officer trainee. |