The military identification card is issued to the military member as well as his dependents, which are typically his spouse and children. Military identification cards are only issued to children over the age of 10 if they are living with the soldier. If the soldier only has partial custody, it is possible that the child will be issued a military ID at an earlier age. There … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Military and Civilian Clothing Allowances – FY 2011
The Coast Guard provides a clothing allowance and is given to service members to help pay for a member's uniform and other clothing costs. Civilian Clothing Authorizations Clothing Maintenance Allowance (BMA and SMA) Supplemental Clothing Allowance … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Basic Allowance for Substance (BAS) Rates – FY 2011
The Coast Guard offers Basic Allowance for Substance (BAS) and is designed to continue the military tradition of providing room and board for service members as part of their pay. The BAS rates for 2011 for officers and enlisted personnel are: Officers: $223.84 (Increase of $0.80 from 2009/2010) Enlisted: $325.04 (Increase of $1.17 from 2009/2010) The Enlisted Daily Discount … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Allowances Pay
The Coast Guard compensation system currently has several separate types of pay, special pay and allowances. Allowances are monetary amounts (often non-taxable) that are paid to an individual in lieu of furnished quarters, clothing and subsistence. They are very important because they make up a large majority of a servicemember's pay. Military and Civilian Clothing … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Incentive and Special Pay
The Coast Guard offers Incentive Pay and Special Pay in addition to Basic Pay. A Coast Guard member entitled to special duty assignment pay may receive Incentive and Special pay in addition to any other pay and allowance to which they are entitled. Different types of special and incentive pay include those relative to combat, specified duties, and unique training. … [Read more...]