The term "allotment" regarding a Sailor's pay means:

The term "allotment" in the context of a Sailor's pay refers to a specific portion of their pay that is automatically deducted and allocated to another account or for a specified purpose. This could include payments made to family members, savings accounts, or other designated recipients. This practice allows service members to ensure that certain funds are consistently set aside for particular uses, providing financial stability and management.

The options that suggest a bonus, an emergency fund, or a full salary distributed annually do not accurately represent the concept of an allotment. Bonuses relate to additional compensation based on performance or deployment, which is not a mandatory deduction from pay. An emergency fund implies immediate access to or withdrawal of funds, differing from an allotment that specifies ongoing deductions. Additionally, a full salary distributed annually doesn't match the nature of allotments, which are not about the total compensation but rather about a specific division of a Sailor’s pay for designated purposes.