How come I only received $776 for my initial civilian clothing allowance and my gunnery sergeant received $1,200?
The reason monetary awards can be different depends on the fiscal year the allowance effective date is. If you received the $776 allowance, your effective date was probably after 1 October 1998, but you will rate a replacement allowance at the 1 year, 1 day anniversary as long as you stay in that billet. Your gunnery sergeant probably had an effective date prior to 1 October 1998, and was awarded an initial and two replacement allowances up front. He/she will not be eligible for another allowance for three years.
