Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers

Henning, Charles A.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Defense policy;    Salaries;    Military pay;    Veterans';    benefits;   

RP-ID  :  RL33446
RP-ID  :  RL33446_2008Oct31

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses military pay and benefits. Debate continues over what kinds of pay and benefit increases are best for improving recruiting and retention. Of particular interest is the balance between across-the-board pay raises on the one hand, and ones targeted by grade, years of service, and occupational skill, on the other; and between cash compensation on the one hand and improvements in benefits such as housing, health care, and installation services on the other.