What is the purpose of the AF Form 220?

The primary purpose of the AF Form 220 is to start and stop Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) meal deductions. This form is used within the Air Force to manage the financial aspects related to meal allowances for military personnel. When service members join or leave certain programs that affect their eligibility for BAS, the AF Form 220 facilitates the necessary administrative actions to ensure that deductions are accurately applied or removed from their pay.

Understanding the context of BAS is essential for comprehending the role of Form 220. BAS is designed to provide service members with a financial allowance for meals that they would otherwise receive in barracks or dining facilities. Changes in a service member’s status, such as a transfer to a unit that provides meals or a deployment, can necessitate adjustments in BAS-related deductions. The AF Form 220 provides a standardized, official method to communicate these changes to the necessary administrative personnel.

Other options do not accurately reflect the purpose of AF Form 220, as they pertain either to requests that are not officially managed through this form or to processes that involve other documentation or actions. The form is specifically tailored for managing BAS deductions rather than enrolling in the program or reporting meal expenses, making the focus on requests or allowances inappropriate in this context