AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUE OF UNIFORMS WITHOUT CHARGE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

SEC. 377. AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUE OF UNIFORMS WITHOUT CHARGE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.—Chapter 45 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating section 775 as section 776; and (2) by inserting after section 774 the following new section: “§ 775. Issue of uniform without charge “(a) Issue of Uniform.—The Secretary concerned may issue a uniform, without charge, to any of the following members: “(1) A member who is being repatriated after being held as a prisoner of war. “(2) A member who is being treated at or released from a medical treatment facility as a consequence of being wounded or injured during military hostilities. “(3) A member who, as a result of the member’s duties, has unique uniform requirements. “(4) Any other member, if the Secretary concerned determines, under exceptional circumstances, that the issue of the uniform to that member would significantly benefit the morale and welfare of the member and be advantageous to the armed force concerned. “(b) Retention of Uniform as a Personal Item.—Notwithstanding section 771a of this title, a uniform issued to a member 106 STAT. 2387under this section may be retained by the member as a personal item.”. (b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking out the item relating to section 775 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “775. Issue of uniform without charge. “776. Applicability of chapter.”.