What does BAS stand for and what does it cover?

What does BAS stand for and what does it cover?

• A. Basic Allowance for Subsistence; housing payments.
• B. Basic Allowance for Subsistence; meals allowance.
• C. Basic Allowance for Substitutes; uniforms.
• D. Basic Allowance for Supplies; equipment.

Answer: (B)

Basic Allowance for Subsistence is the payment that offsets the cost of meals for service members. It covers meals, not housing or uniforms. Housing is handled by Basic Allowance for Housing, and uniforms are paid separately as a clothing or equipment allowance. So, BAS stands for Basic Allowance for Subsistence and it covers meals.

Basic Allowance for Subsistence is the payment that offsets the cost of meals for service members. It covers meals, not housing or uniforms. Housing is handled by Basic Allowance for Housing, and uniforms are paid separately as a clothing or equipment allowance. So, BAS stands for Basic Allowance for Subsistence and it covers meals.