Military Compensation Trends and Policy Options

Abstract

Since 1998, the armed services and Congress have engaged in a vigorous policy debate on military personnel issues and the adequacy of military compensation. Although this debate is not over, so far it has led to the passage of significant increases in military compensation, a restructuring of basic pay, and a re-reform of military retirement benefits. In addition, certain special pays have been increased, a step has been taken toward the introduction of a 401(k)-type thrift savings plan for service members, and a number of proposals have been put forth to increase the level of educational benefits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA381410

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  • RAND Corporation

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Compensation
  • Congress
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Health Care
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Peacetime
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Reenlistment

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  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Systems Analysis and Design