MCO 10110.47A — Basic Allowance For Subsistence (bas) And Meal Card Program

MCO 10110.47A governs policies for administering Basic Allowance for Subsistence and the Marine Corps meal card program.

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• Publication number: MCO 10110.47A
• Title: BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE (BAS) AND MEAL CARD PROGRAM
• Date: 25 Sep 2013
• Proponent: 10000 General Material
• Status: Current

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It addresses BAS entitlements, meal charges, temporary duty determinations, field duty, and meal card controls. It requires quarterly independent verification and specifies retention periods for related records.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

• Basic Allowance for Subsistence
• Enlisted BAS
• Temporary duty determinations during contingency operations
• Maneuvers and Field Duty
• Independent meal-card verification
• Meal Card Control Log

Questions and answers

When are enlisted members entitled to BAS?

Upon completion of boot camp, enlisted members on active duty are entitled to BAS. (paragraph 8)

Can enlisted members receive BAS II when a mess hall is temporarily closed?

BAS II is not authorized when a mess hall is temporarily closed for less than 14 days. (paragraph 8)

How are BAS rates applied to enlisted members in similar conditions?

Enlisted BAS rates will be applied uniformly for all enlisted members under similar conditions permanently assigned to the same installation, station, base, or ship. (paragraph 8)

Can members receive free government meals while entitled to BAS?

An officer or enlisted member may not be provided meals or rations at no charge by or on behalf of the government while entitled to BAS for the same period of service, except while a patient in a hospital. (paragraph 8)

Are hospital patients charged for meals?

Officer and enlisted members who are patients in a hospital shall not be charged for meals provided. (paragraph 8)

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