Abstract: Special and incentive (S&I) pays, including bonuses, are a key element of military compensation that vary because of such factors as occupation, assignment, duty type, …
Abstract: Rapid increases in inflation since 2020, a strong labor market, together with military recruiting struggles and reported food insecurity among military members, have put …
Abstract: With an estimated military food insecurity rate of 25 percent, according to 2018 and 2020 survey data, policymakers are interested in whether levels and components of …
Abstract: Military personnel costs, including health care costs, are substantial, amounting to more than $226 billion in the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) budget request for …
Abstract: Rising housing prices and inflation since 2020 have brought attention to the adequacy of the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for military personnel. The authors of this …
Abstract: Army personnel costs are a significant part of the Army’s budget. Given force size, grade, and experience mix, the major driver of personnel costs is military …
Abstract: RAND researchers assessed military earnings volatility using pay and personnel data from 2009 to 2020 for active-duty Army enlisted members and officers. Understanding …