32 CFR 54.4 : National Defense (Part 1 To Parts 2801-2899) — (Part 1 To Parts 188-190) — Department Of Defense (Part 1 To Parts 188-190) — Office Of The Secretary Of Defense (Part 1 To Parts 188-190) — Personnel, Military And Civilian (§ 44.1 To § 149.3) — Allotments For Child And Spousal Support (§ 54.1 To § 54.6) — Policy.

The Department of Defense is obligated by 42 U.S.C. 665 to require child, or child and spousal, support allotments from the pay and allowances of a member who has failed to make periodic payments under a support order in a total amount equal to the support payable for 2 months or longer. The member's allotment shall be established by the Secretary of the Military Department concerned, or the Secretary's designee, provided all requirements of this part have been met.