When government housing is not assigned, military members receive a quarters allowance based upon their grade and whether they have dependents. Below is the current basic pay table for new judge advocates. Since this table is designed for new judge advocates, it does not include pay scales for Lieutenant Colonel and above. BAH is based on civilian rental costs by pay grade, dependency status, and location. The intent of this allowance is to provide uniformed service members housing compensation based on comparable civilian costs of housing.
Civilian comparability considers both salary and location.
Pay and benefits continue while active duty officers are being treated in military medical facilities. Dependents are entitled to free medical care when available at military medical facilities. When medical care is not available, they are entitled to partial reimbursement for the cost of most types of medical treatment provided at civilian hospitals and clinics. The savings in medical care insurance premiums and costs of medication alone can save a family thousands of dollars annually. Judge advocates may also enroll their dependents in a low-cost dental benefits plan established by Congress for spouses and dependent children residing in the United States.