Chapter 16 Flashcards
Every member is entitled to basic pay while on active duty except: (16.3.1.1.)
-during periods of unauthorized absence-during periods of excess leave-after an enlistment expires
Annual military pay raises are linked to increases in private sector wages. The annual military pay raise was capped at _______ unless specifically granted a larger increase by Congress. (16.3.1.1.)
one-half percent below private-sector growth
Pay raises beginning in 2007 are to be equal to: (16.3.1.1.)
the increase in the employment cost index
What determines the actual rate of basic pay? (16.3.1.2.)
grade and length of military service
grade and length of military service
it determines the length of service for pay purposes
The military pay date is important because it determines the length of service for pay purposes. In general, the pay date should be the same date the individual: (16.3.1.2.)
entered on active duty
In general, the pay date should be the same date the individual entered on active duty if he or she: (16.3.1.2.)
had no prior service before entering the Air Force
In general, the pay date is the same date the individual entered on active duty. However, periods of absence without leave, desertion, and sickness or injury due to personal misconduct will result in: (16.3.1.2.)
negative pay date adjustments
This is a comprehensive statement of a member’s entitlements, deductions, allotments, leave information, tax-withholding information, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) information. (16.3.2.)
DFAS Form 702, Defense Finance and Accounting Service Leave and Earnings Statement
Allowances are monies provided for specific needs such as food or housing. Monetary allowances are provided: (16.4.)
when the government does not provide for that specific need
Allowances are monies provided for specific needs such as food or housing and are not taxable. The exception is: (16.4.)
CONUS cost-of-living allowance (COLA)
Military allowances are monies provided for specific needs such as food or housing. Housing allowances are based on: (16.4.2.)
member’s grade, dependency status and location
Housing allowances are based on the member’s grade, dependency status, and location. The location determines whether the allowance is BAH or overseas housing allowance (OHA). The difference between BAH and OHA is: (16.4.2.1. and 16.4.2.2.)
BAH is based on average costs while OHA reimburses actual rental costs
OHA is a cost reimbursement-based allowance to help defray housing costs incident to assignments outside the United States. There are two types of allowances paid under OHA: (16.4.2.2.)
Move-in housing allowance (MIHA) and monthly OHA
There are two types of allowances paid under OHA: Move-in housing allowance (MIHA) and monthly OHA. MIHA is based on: (16.4.2.2.)
the average “move-in” costs for members
The purpose of Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH) is to pay a member for: (16.4.2.3.)
added housing expenses resulting from enforced separation from dependents
Which allowance pays a member for added housing expenses resulting from enforced separation from dependents? (16.4.2.3.)
Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH)
There are two types of Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH): FSH-BAH (FSH-B) and FSH-OHA (FSH-O). FSH-B is payable in a monthly amount equal to: (16.4.2.3.)
the without-dependent BAH rate applicable to the member’s grade and PDS
There are two types of Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH): FSH-BAH (FSH-B) and FSH-OHA (FSH-O). FSH-O is payable in a monthly amount up to: (16.4.2.3.)
the without-dependent OHA rate applicable to the member’s grade and PDS
Enlisted military members receive an annual Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA) to help maintain, repair, and replace uniform items. There are two types of CRA: (16.4.3.)
CRA Basic and CRA Standard
There are two types of Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA): CRA Basic and CRA Standard. When is CRA Basic paid? (16.4.3.)
-annually, on the anniversary date of active duty-between the 6th and 36th month of active duty
There are two types of Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA): CRA Basic and CRA Standard. CRA Standard automatically replaces CRA Basic: (16.4.3.)
after 36 months of active duty
The purpose of Family Separation Allowance (FSA) is to compensate members for: (16.4.4.)
added expenses incurred because of an enforced family separation
How many types of Family Separation Allowance are there? (16.4.4.)
3; FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T