Report on the Use of ROTC Commutation Funds
Abstract
The Military Departments are responsible for providing uniforms to students in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). The commutation fund program was established by Public Law 88-647 of 1964 to allow certain schools that maintain senior ROTC units to receive commutation funds instead of Government clothing. In turn, these institutions provide standard or distinctive uniforms and insignia to their ROTC cadets. The Army, Navy, and Air Force provide the commutation entitlements for cadets enrolled in the ROTC program for at least 60 days. As of July 1 of each year, each school is required to complete an "Annual Report on Uniform Commutation Funds" (Annual Report) to the appropriate authority for each Service. The Annual Report reconciles the use of commutation funds from the beginning to ending balances considering expenditures, adjustments, and allowable carryover. Unused funds excluding carryover limitations are to be refunded with the Annual Report. Generally, use of commutation funds is limited to the procurement of standard or distinctive uniforms and to related receipt, storage, issue, and alteration expenses. There are 14 schools, including VPI, that provide distinctive uniforms to their cadets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 14, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA382231
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense