Soldier killed in active duty, life insurance?

Question

If an active duty soldier is killed while in combat, is his family supported in any way? Wife and kids?

Answer 1

of course

Answer 2

When the soldier is in the US, they have $250,000 life insurance policy. When they are deployed to a combat zone, it goes up to $400,000 at the same monthly premium as the original policy. Who gets that money depends on who the soldier has listed as the beneficiaries of the policy. There are also other gratuities and benefits that are there, but I'm not sure how much they amount to.

SE - please don't post where your soldier is located online. OPSEC (operational security) is there to protect them. There have been documented cases where unit locations and troop movements where posted online, and the Iraqi insurgents used that information to attack and kill the soldiers. Please be careful what you post, for your son-in-law's sake.

Answer 3

All soldiers are required to have life insurance. When I was in back in the late '90s, we were covered for $100,000 or $200,000 - which ever you choose to pay for. It was $9 or $18 per month. I don't know what the coverage is now.

Answer 4

if you're injured in wrestle the military will do each little thing they could to get you recovered to the point the position you are able to (in case you pick) proceed to be on duty. in case your injuries are such that you'll be able to't proceed to be contained in the protection rigidity - you would take delivery of an Honrable Discharge for causes of medical incapacity. This discharge will make you eligible for a incapacity pension and loose medical look after life from the Veteran's administration. besides to this the VA will also pay for occupational preparation or formal practise to verify that you'll get pastime qualifications so that you'll be able to proceed to be employed regardless of your incapacity. .

Answer 5

My daughter just recently married and both are in the Army. He just got deployed to Al Taji on Dec. 31, 2006 and we talked about the "what if" situation as he is an explosive device expert. She said his family would get $250,000 and she would get the same amount. But after going to the following websites:

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcasualty.htm
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/casualty/blgratuity.htm

I am sure they are paying extra for beyond the standard allowance of $100,000.

Answer 6

The current SGLI is $400,000, plus 3 months pay, plus $15,000 gratuity. If the spouse doesn't remarry she's entitled to survivor benefit for the rest of her life, the children get survivor benefit till they turn 18.

Answer 7

Yes the soilder should have a life insurance policy and the person named on it will be the one or ones who get the money. If this is your husband or son etc. its best to talk about this now.

Answer 8

yes they are. usually soldiers hand over back pay and any other benefits over to their spouse. and as for kids, they are automatically covered under the soldiers life insurance provider.

Answer 9

when I was in in the early 90's we had life insurance. same as the late 90's person. also if you are killed in action your family is entitled to surviors benefits. this includes medical and monetary compensation. then again you get the same thing in the civilian world to, it's called social security survivor benefits.

Answer 10

Check out the link... SGLI is just part of the whole she-bang when one of the countries finest finds his fate on the battlefield or otherwise. but in short answer... yes