Enlisted Individual Reservists (IRs) are authorized to request uniform replacements once every three years under the Fair Wear and Tear (FWT) provision, in accordance with AFI 23-101, Materiel Management Policy, AFRC Supplement.

To avoid funding delays, submit requests no later than August 31.

How to Request a Uniform Replacement

Eligibility:

• Must be an enlisted IR
• Must have at least 180 days remaining on current tour (ETS)

Submission Steps:

1. Visit myFSS
2. Select the myIMA tile
3. Choose AFR IMA HQ RIO Request
4. Click Create a Request
5. Select your Assigned Detachment
6. Choose Uniform Program as the category
7. In the Question section, enter: Enlisted – Uniform Replacement Request
8. Attach the following:
   • HQ RIO IOB Uniform Request Form
   • IR Uniform Clothing Agreement

The HQ RIO IOB Uniform Request Form captures required details such as ETS date, mailing address (APO/FPO only for overseas), and contact phone number.

Fit & Sizing Guidance

• Size exchanges must remain within the original category (female-to-female, unisex-to-unisex)
• Boots are listed in men’s sizes; female members should try on boots at a BX or order two sizes down
• Try on uniforms before submitting to ensure proper fit

Maternity Uniforms
Female IRs may request maternity uniforms. Required documents:

• HQ RIO IOB Uniform Request Form
• IR Uniform Clothing Agreement
• AF Form 469 (Duty Limiting Condition Report with expected delivery date)

Annual Replacement
IMAs on long term orders projected to serve 12 or more months may receive an annual clothing replacement instead of in-kind issue. These requests should be submitted at the 12-month mark of their current tour or one year after their last replacement.
Required documents:

• Copy of orders (AF 938)
• IR Uniform Clothing Agreement
• HQ RIO IOB Uniform Request Form

Items Not Covered by FWT
The following items are excluded from FWT replacement:

• Cotton briefs, towels, socks, undershirts, duffel bags, undergarments

To request excluded items (e.g., fleece jacket, steel-toed boots), submit a justification memo endorsed by your Active Component Commander. The memo must include:

• Operational need and work environment
• Specific item sizes

Required Forms & Templates

• HQ RIO IOB Uniform Request Form
• IR Uniform Clothing Agreement
• IMA Authorized Uniforms and Quantity List
• Commander Approval template for Non-FWT Uniform Items