One of the great benefits of today's military is Leave. The Leave program is designed to allow service members to use their authorized leave to the maximum extent possible. The leave program allows service members to relieve the pressure and stress of today's military duty by being able to spend time with families, take care of emergencies and just relax and recuperate. There … [Read more...]
Incentive Pay
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...]
National Guard Allowances
Currently, the Army National Guard compensation system has over 70 separate types of pay, special pay and allowances. These monetary amounts, paid to an individual in lieu of furnished quarters and subsistence, make up a large majority of a National Guard member's pay. Allowances are available to any active duty National Guard member at home or abroad, living with or without … [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...]
National Guard Warrant Officer Pay FY2010
The charts below show MONTHLY pay, therefore, you would receive 1/2 of this on each payday. Active duty service members are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. View the Army Warrant Officer pay charts below or go to the Pay Overview Warrant Officer Basic Pay Rates January 1, 2010 Monthly Military Pay for Enlisted … [Read more...]