Professional Books, Papers and Equipment
Professional Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E) - Includes, but is not limited to, the following items in the employee's possession when needed by the employee in the performance of his/her official duties:
(1) Reference material;
(2) Instruments, tools, and equipment peculiar to technicians, mechanics and members of the professions;
(3) Specialized clothing (e.g., diving suits, flying suits, helmets, band uniforms, religious vestments and other special apparel); and
(4) Communications equipment used by the employee in association with DoDI 4650.02, Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS).