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Clothing Replacement Allowance Calculator

Find the annual clothing replacement allowance for enlisted members by branch, gender, and allowance tier from the DFAS CMA2 table.

Best used by enlisted members planning around the annual clothing replacement allowance or comparing basic vs. standard tier amounts.

Branch context used for reporting and branch-specific default assumptions.

Gender for clothing replacement allowance lookup. DFAS CMA2 publishes separate rates for male and female enlisted members.

Basic or standard replacement allowance tier. Navy CPOs and Band members receive the special rate; Navy Reserve CPOs receive the reserve special rate.

Complete required fields, then select Calculate.

Estimate confidence: PENDING INPUT

Data as of 2026-03-24

Included in estimate

  • Base pay (paygrade + years of service)
  • BAS
  • BAH (ZIP + dependent status)
  • Special pay entered in this scenario
  • Cost-of-living factor used by this tool
  • Deduction rate assumption shown in this tool

Not included

  • Service-specific incentive pays not entered (for example sea pay or flight pay)
  • Future pay-table or allowance updates after the data date
  • Personal tax credits/deductions beyond the selected deduction assumption

What this tool is for

Use this page to look up the annual enlisted clothing replacement allowance. The DFAS CMA2 table publishes rates by service, gender, and tier (basic, standard, or Navy special). This is a tax-free annual allowance, not a monthly pay. The tool displays it as a lump sum.

Worked example

Example: a female Marine Corps enlisted member on the standard tier can see the annual clothing replacement allowance published in the DFAS CMA2 table for FY2026.

When to use it

Use it when budgeting for uniform purchases, verifying your expected annual allowance, or comparing rates across services.

When not to use it

Do not use it for Coast Guard. Coast Guard rates are not published in the DFAS CMA2 table. Do not use it for officers. Officers may receive a civilian clothing allowance (CMA3) rather than a replacement allowance.

What the result means

Gross shows the annual allowance from the published DFAS CMA2 table. The adjusted amount applies any deduction rate entered. Clothing replacement allowances are tax-free, so the deduction rate should be 0 in most cases.

Official sources used

Direct links to the official pages this tool relies on.

See the full methodology page

Site assumptions

  • Rates are drawn from the DFAS CMA2 table effective October 1, 2025 (FY2026), authorized under DoD FMR Chapters 29 and 58.
  • Coast Guard clothing replacement allowances are not published in the DFAS CMA2 table and are not modeled here.
  • Officers are not on the CMA2 table. Officers required to wear civilian clothing may receive a CMA3 civilian clothing allowance.
  • The Navy special rate applies to Navy Band, U.S. Navy Band Washington DC, and all Navy Chief Petty Officers. The reserve special rate applies to Navy Reserve CPOs.
  • This allowance is tax-free. The deduction rate defaults to 0.

What is included

  • Annual clothing replacement allowance by service, gender, and tier
  • Basic, standard, and Navy special/reserve special tier options
  • Gross and adjusted annual allowance estimates

What is not included

  • Coast Guard rates (not on DFAS CMA2)
  • Officer civilian clothing allowances (CMA3)
  • Initial clothing allowances or supplemental allowances
  • Any guarantee of payment timing. Verify anniversary month with your finance office.

Verify with

  • Your current LES
  • The linked DFAS CMA2 clothing allowance table
  • Your unit admin or finance NCO

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official government site?

No. This is an independent planning utility, not an official U.S. Government website. Do not submit CUI, ITAR, classified, or sensitive personal information. Always verify estimates with official sources before making financial decisions.

How accurate are these estimates?

These are planning estimates based on official DFAS, DoD, and service-specific sources. Actual pay may vary based on your specific situation, special pays, tax withholdings, and other factors. Use these tools for planning purposes and verify with your finance office.

When was this data last updated?

Check the source and assumptions sections on this page for the current effective date used by the site. If the linked official pages have changed since then, use the official pages first.

What's the difference between gross and adjusted monthly?

Gross monthly is your total compensation before deductions (base pay + BAS + BAH + special pays). Adjusted monthly is an estimate of your take-home pay after accounting for federal tax, state tax, and FICA deductions.

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This estimate uses simplified planning assumptions. Review the linked methodology and official source pages before making financial decisions. Spotted an error or have a suggestion? Send a note.