My drill pay when I join the National Guard will be almost 200 dollars....I also get money for housing allowances and such like that too, right? It isn't only 200 a month...what different things are factored in and about (about, like a general estimate) how much will it be per month? Thanks.
2007-02-17 17:02:52 · 5 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I'm E1, still live with my parents (I'm 17) and not the base.
2007-02-17 17:04:44 · update #1
An estimate please...
2007-02-17 17:42:52 · update #2
No you will not get a housing allowance as a National Guardsmen, not unless your unit is called to active duty.
You will also not recieve a food allowance unless called to active duty.
For National Guardmen on active duty for less than 30 days, if you are single, and living in government quarters you will receive a partial BAH Type ll at the rate of $0.24 per day as an E-1.
For National Guardsmen on active duty more than 30 days, you will be paid the BAH regular partial rate.
The one benefit you will gain, is the ability to get $350.00 per month to help pay for college. up to a total of around $12,000 over 3 years. Thats not including student loan pay back, any Gi bill you earn.
2007-02-17 18:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your drill pay is based on your rank and time in service.
You only get your drill pay if you're in the National Guard, unless you also receive tuition assistance through the Guard in order to go to College, or you go AGR (Active Guard Reserve).
AGR soldiers are paid the same than active duty soldiers. Their pay depends on rank, time in service, and number of dependents (spouse, children). If you live off base, you also get a housing allowance IF you are AGR - the housing allowance is based on your rank, your dependents, and the average housing cost in the area where you live. You do not get housing allowance if you live on base.
2007-02-18 01:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Abby K9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military pay scales are established each year by congress, when the pass the appropriations bill. The following items are considered pay:
Base pay (amount based on rank and time in service)
Combat Pay (amount based on rank and time in service, and serving in combat status)
Sea Pay (if applicable)
Proficiency Pay (based on special skills and training)
These are not all inclusive, but give you an idea. Bear in mind, that any amount you receive as "pay" is subject to income taxes (except when stationed outside U.S. and territories).
Allowances are for things which are used to supplement pay and are not subject to income taxes and FICA. These include:
Travel Pay, Per Diem, Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) at with or without dependents rate, Basic Allowance for Subsistence (Commuted Rations, or daily allowance for food), Clothing Maintenance Allowance (Uniform allowance), etc.
As for rates (how much they are), your local disbursing office can show you the current pay scales, or even provide you a copy.
2007-02-18 01:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by John Sr. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go Reserves. I tried the Guard and it sucks. Your equipment is the oldest in military inventory. The organization is really unorganized etc.
As far as pay in the Guard. the weekend pay is based only on rank. Active pay is different if you have dependents.
2007-02-18 01:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First there is rank, second there is special pay for certain MOS's like being a drill instructor, and third, there is a thing called hazardous duty pay, for people in a war zone.
2007-02-18 08:20:04 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋