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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.A, item 182. |
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The purpose of this Part is to reimburse members who choose to buy approved articles of uniform and other requirements privately, instead of getting them through free issue. |
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This Part applies to these members, including members on Reserve service. |
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An officer on appointment. |
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A Warrant Officer on enlistment or promotion. |
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The member is entitled to be reimbursed the cost of privately bought items of uniform and personal necessities. Both these conditions must be met. |
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The member is entitled to be provided with the item at Commonwealth expense. |
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The CDF is satisfied that the purchase is reasonable. The CDF must consider all these criteria. |
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The availability of the items from Service sources. |
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The member’s posting location. |
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The nature of the member’s duties. |
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If the member has a special need for the item because of a medical condition. |
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Any other factor relevant to the purchase of the item. |
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The member may not be reimbursed more for an item than the price listed in the Commonwealth list of prices of clothing, uniforms and personal necessities. See: (These references are
policy guidance) Navy – http://intranet.defence.gov.au/navyweb/sites/Uniforms/comweb.asp?page=89338 Army – forms_error2.htm Webforms
– Form AE230, Exchange clothing authority and/or issue voucher – All Services |
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Persons who can make the decisions under paragraph 10.2.3.1.b and subparagraph 10.3.2.b.iii on behalf of the CDF: The nearest officer in the member’s chain of command not below MAJ(E)/APS 6 Commanding Officer (no rank limitation) – Navy |