The result, by year 2006, is that most individuals pay will be 20 percent higher than it would have been without the pay table reform. People talk about pay being better in the civilian work force, but they don t factor in housing and food allowances. At 21, Larley has decided he is going to make a career of the military. In addition to regular salaries, some military personnel are eligible to receive special pay as of this year. One example is Career Enlisted Flier incentive pay, aimed at retention in all services.
Qualified members receive pay as long as their duties are met.
Another issue with retention and recruiting is that military personnel often are deployed on short notice. That s usually not as much of a problem for those who are single. But more of those who join the military now bring their families with them. The VFW has reported that 68 percent of today s military is composed of families. A sudden departure of a parent can bring up child-care worries and financial concerns.