The Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) is a monthly cash allowance provided to Air Force personnel to help cover the cost of food and meals. Unlike the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), BAS rates are standardized across all ranks within each grade category and do not vary by geographic location or dependent status. The Department of Defense adjusts BAS rates annually based on food cost indexes. This document is the official instrument for managing BAS entitlements within the Air Force's administrative system.
Section I: Applicant's Request. The airman completes this section, providing personal details and selecting the reason for the BAS adjustment. Common reasons include entering or departing a dining facility contract, returning from a period when government meals were provided during hospitalization, or changes tied to deployment status. The airman signs and dates the application to confirm the accuracy of all information provided.
Section II: Commander's Endorsement. The unit commander reviews Section I and either approves the request or returns it without action. If returning without action, the commander must note the reason in the designated block. If approved, the commander signs the document and submits it to the accounting and finance office for final processing.
Section III: Accounting and Finance Officer's Authority. The finance officer records the account action in the Joint Uniform Military Pay System (JUMPS), specifying the adjustment type (Credit BAS Separate Rations, Collect BAS Due United States, or Terminate BAS Effective Date), the effective date, and the certifying officer's name and grade. Once entered in JUMPS, the data becomes accessible to authorized federal and local government agencies through routine disclosure channels as permitted by the Privacy Act.
Who needs to file this form?
Any Air Force airman who needs to start, adjust, or stop a BAS entitlement must submit this application through their unit commander and finance office. Common situations include moving to or from a dining facility contract and changes in deployment status.
Is the form the same for enlisted and officer personnel?
Yes, both enlisted airmen and officers use this document. However, the monthly BAS rate differs between the two groups. Rates are updated each fiscal year by the Department of Defense.
What is JUMPS?
JUMPS stands for Joint Uniform Military Pay System. It is the integrated database used to store and process compensation data for military personnel. Information entered in Section III is recorded in JUMPS once the finance officer authorizes the account change.
For other Air Force and military allowance documents, see the Air Force Form 102, the Military Pay Stub template, or the DD Form 1351-2 Travel Voucher available on FormsPal.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | AF Form 220 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | af-220 pdf, af imt 220, air force form 220, af 220 bas, af 220 bas form, dd form 220 |
