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stored value card is a debit card used to purchase personal items needed to complete Basic and One Station Unit
Training. The value of the card is based on historical costs for personal items needed to meet and maintain personal
hygiene during the training cycle. This is an advance pay on the Soldier’s first paycheck. Funds are allocated to every
Soldier to ensure no financial burden is placed on Soldiers during the training cycle. Leaders will ensure cadre and
Soldiers adhere to the following guidelines:
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a. All Soldiers will be issued the Stored Value Card while processing through the Reception Battalion.
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b. Commanders will ensure all Soldiers receive training on the use of this card and procedures to increase value or
reimbursement if a card has value attached at the end of the training cycle or receiving a discharge prior to completion
of training.
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c. The stored value card can be used at all Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) sites (barber shop, hair
salon, clothing sales, and Post Exchange).
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d. The stored value card has a default expiration date of 45 days from issue. However, installations have the
authority to adjust expirations dates to meet the requirements of their training mission. If the expiration date needs to
be adjusted, the unit commander will contact the local DFAS to make changes.
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e. Upon arriving at the basic training company, commanders will ensure all Soldiers receive a briefing during the
unit integration on the stored value card, how to use the card, where it can be used, and how to redeem balance upon
graduation or separation.
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f. The stored value card closeout will be added to the out processing checklist for all Soldiers graduating or
separating from the installation.
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g. At no time will cadre or Drill Sergeants handle a Soldier’s stored value card.
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h. Training will be provided to cadre during Drill Sergeant School, Company C ommander and First Sergeant
Course, Cadre Training Course; or the Pre-command Course.
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i. Commanders will ensure all Soldiers liquidate their balances on their stored value cards prior to departure.
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5
> Safety/Health
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> 5-1.
Safety