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"never, never, never, never, use that quote again"
Winston Churchill... |
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If you find any grammar or spelling errors, then please get on a computer and make your own flash cards… |
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1. What is the Basic Pay for Private? |
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Under 4 months time in grade is $1357.20
Over 4 months time in grade is $1467.60 |
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1. What is the Basic Pay for Private First Class? |
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1. What is the Basic Pay for Lance Corporal? |
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$1,729.80 per month
(less than two years service) |
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What is the purpose for Basic Allowance for Sustenance (BAS)? |
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To offset the cost for Marine’s meals |
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What is the current rate for BAS? |
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What is the purpose for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)? |
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To compensate for the coast of suitable housing rental charges when government quarters are not available.
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What is the purpose for Travel Allowance (TA)? |
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Allow service members to recoup travel costs incurred while on official government orders. |
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What is the current rate of allowances for Marines with no dependents traveling by commercial carrier? |
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| Marines will be paid at a rate equal to the cost of the ticket for the commercial carrier or the Transportation Request (TR) (which ever is cheaper) :-( |
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What are the eligibility requirements to move household goods? |
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| When he/she is ordered on a PCS move and household goods were in the Marine’s possession before theeffective date of the move. |
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What is the weight allowance for Private through Lance Corporal? |
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8,000 lbs. with dependents
5,000 lbs. without dependents |
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What is the purpose for TRICARE? |
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| Expand access to care, assure high quality care, control healthcare costs for patients and taxpayers alike,andimprove medical readiness. |
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What is the Department of Defense (DOD) publication for TRICARE? |
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DOD 6010.47-M found at www.tricare.osd.mil |
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What is the purpose of the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? |
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| Provide a comprehensive dental plan, available worldwide for authorized dependents of active duty members of the Uniformed Services. |
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Who is covered by the TRICARE Dental Program? |
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| Spouses and children of active-duty members of the Uniformed Services. |
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