In addition to basic pay elements, a special, incentive, or critical skills pay is given to qualified personnel who possess specific or unique skills, or ones at a critical shortage. The Military compensates individuals possessing special talents to retain them for specified periods of time. Different types of special and incentive pay include those relative to combat, … [Read more...]
Family Allowance
Service members assigned or deployed to locations where the military will not move families receive a Family Separation Allowance of $250 per month to cover expenses incurred during a service member's separation from their family. They are also entitled to the allowance if their families are unable to accompany them overseas due to medical reasons. Family Subsistence … [Read more...]
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
Service members assigned to high-cost locations in the continental U.S. and overseas are paid a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). This allowance offsets the higher costs of food, transportation, clothing and other non-housing items. Higher costs of housing are covered separately by the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). Overseas COLA Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Basic … [Read more...]
Housing Allowance
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) offsets the cost of housing when Soldiers live off base. BAH rates are based on location, rank and family status. BAH is the second-largest piece of compensation for most Soldiers. Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Moving-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) … [Read more...]
Moving and Relocation Allowance
The military pays for the transportation of household goods during a permanent change-of-station move. In addition, a Temporary Lodging Allowance covers the cost of temporary housing at the beginning and end of a move. To further offset moving costs, a Dislocation Allowance is also granted for permanent change-of-station moves. Moving-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) Temporary … [Read more...]