When will allotments stop upon separation if the E503 processes prior to the cutoff in the month of separation?

The correct answer indicates that allotments will stop the month prior to the date of separation if the E503 process is completed before the cutoff in the month of separation. This is based on the Navy’s payroll and allotment processing procedures. When a member separates from service, any pending changes to their allotments, such as cancellations or adjustments, must be processed before the cutoff date to ensure they take effect at the appropriate time.

In this case, because the E503 process is conducted prior to the cutoff, it results in the necessary paperwork being completed, allowing allotments to cease before the member officially separates. This ensures that the final pay does not include any allotments that the service member will no longer need after their separation date.

The other options do not align with this procedure: some suggest that allotments end after separation or remain until the next payment, both of which would not accurately reflect the functioning of the allotment system in relation to the established cutoff timelines.