1. Two-year Commissary And Post Exchange Privileges
ELEMENT 48

2. Purpose
To ensure that the TSM is aware of their commissary and exchange benefits after separation.
How do your sailors feel about using the commissary and NEX? Good deals?

3. What are the facts?
Average monthly food cost for a family of 4 in April 2017; $ (USDA April 2017)
According to a study from the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), shoppers save an average of percent when using the commissary instead of other grocery sources.
Non-commissary monthly price= $
VS.
Commissary monthly price= $732.25
That’s A LOT
That’s good to know
That’s a GREAT deal

4. Who is eligible? Separatees with an SPD Code that conveys TAP Benefits
Invol Seps
A member of the armed forces who receives a sole survivorship discharge

5. References 10 USC CHAPTER 58 SECTION 1146 Personnel Office
Transition Assistance Office
r-service/authorized -patrons

6. QUESTIONS?