May a Power of Attorney be used to establish, change, or stop an allotment?

A Power of Attorney cannot be used to establish, change, or stop an allotment because allotments specifically require action by the service member themselves, as they involve financial arrangements that must comply with military regulations and procedures. An allotment is an automatic deduction from a service member's pay that can be set up for various purposes, such as paying debts or transferring money to family members. The service member must personally authorize these changes to ensure they are executed according to their wishes and in line with any legal or regulatory requirements.

Thus, while a Power of Attorney allows an individual to act on behalf of another, its use does not extend to managing or altering pay allotments, which remain under the direct control of the service member.