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Getting a PhD while you're in the Army

Many people join the armed forces as a stepping stone to obtaining a college degree with the help of the G.I. Bill. While this is an excellent way to get the financial assistance you need to pursue your dreams of a higher education, sometimes a Bachelor's Degree isn't enough.

To assist soldiers with long-term academic goals, in 2012 the School of Advanced Military Studies developed a program that combines a professional army education program and a doctoral degree. Located in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, the School created the Advanced Strategic Planning and Policy Program, or ASP3, that lets military officers study history, strategic theory and planning. Although there are only 60 officers currently participating in the program, there's plenty of room to grow.

Why should you get a PhD?

In the past, a Bachelor's Degree would give you a competitive edge in the job market once you transition into civilian life. In some cases, even other post-graduate programs like an MBA or a Master's degree won't suffice in the modern job market.

Obtaining a PhD with the ASP3 allows you to not only further your educational pursuits, but it also provides a pathway to development from a field-grade officer to a strategic planner and future senior military leader.

Not only does a doctorate give you a solid educational foundation and support for your future experiences, it also gives you a personal sense of accomplishment. This is especially true for people who enjoy surmounting challenging situations and for those who truly enjoy the learning-teaching process.

A PhD program is also a great route if you're interested in innovating and inventing new concepts, processes and fields of study. 

"The ASP3 program is a promising career path for bright officers."

How do you know if you should get a PhD?

While earning a PhD will certainly help you obtain a higher-paying job, it isn't a path for everyone.

You'll be required to conduct countless hours of research and write a comprehensive thesis. However, if you have the ambition and the commitment, the program is a promising career path for bright officers who want to progress to the next level of leadership and still hold a command position.

Speaking with the U.S. Department of Defense's new teams, Army Col. Oscar Doward Jr., commander of the U.S. Army Central's 2503rd Digital Liaison Detachment, explained his reasoning for pursuing a PhD at the School of Advanced Military Studies.

"Applying for the program was an opportunity for me to earn a [doctorate], a desire I've always had," said Doward. "I also saw it as a great opportunity to have an effect on the strategic policy level."

Currently, Doward is writing his dissertation on "African-American officer development and evolution in the Army during the 20th century, focusing on the period between World War I and the Korean War." 

Although juggling your military and academic responsibilities can be difficult, it opens the door to a number of great opportunities. But by taking a good look at where you want to be in five or six years time you can draft a plan of action that puts you on a route to getting your PhD while you're in the armed forces.

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Army seeks officers for elite military studies doctoral program

Applications are being accepted for one of the most demanding and competitive education opportunities available to Army officers — the School of Advanced Military Studies Strategic Planning and Policy Program, or ASP3.

Graduates of the multi-year ASP3 can expect to serve in key planning positions with the Army, various Defense Department activities, the White House national security staff, the intelligence community, State Department, Congress, the combatant commands or civilian think tanks and military schools.

The ASP3 is a five- to six-year regimen of graduate education and assignments that is offered by the School of Advanced Military Studies, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Selections for the cohort of students who will begin graduate school in the summer of 2017 will be made by a board that meets Aug. 15-19 at the Command and General Staff College.

The application deadline is June 30. Candidate interviews will be conducted this summer, and selections will be announced in mid-September.

School officials are looking for candidates who have strong potential to be selected for promotion to colonel, and who have the intellect, drive and curiosity to make it through a demanding doctoral program.

Regular Army officers, regardless of career branch, are eligible to apply for ASP3 if they are members of year groups 1996 through 2004, have an outstanding academic record, and have operational deployment experience to such locations as Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Horn of Africa and the Philippines.

Upon selection for ASP3, officers apply to doctoral programs at top-flight civilian universities offering degrees in strategy-related disciplines.

Officers will make a permanent change-of-station move to attend school for two years and complete all requirements for a doctorate except the dissertation.

During this time officers also will attend two phases of military education at SAMS studying history, strategic theory and the practice of strategic planning.

Officers who are not selected for brigade or battalion command will serve developmental assignments with a Defense Department, joint or service headquarters.

After command or an operational assignment, officers will spend a year working full time on their dissertation before being slated for a utilization assignment as a strategic planner.

Some of the academic disciplines appropriate for doctoral studies under this program are history, political science, international relations, public policy, security studies, economics, political economy, political geography, applied philosophy, anthropology, sociology, communications, statistics, systems engineering, design, public health and international law.

For additional information about ASP3, officers should consult MilPer Message 16-026, dated Jan. 26, and access the SAMS website at HTTPS://PARTIS.LEAVENWORTH.ARMY.MIL/CGSC/SAMS/SITEPAGES/ASP3-HOMEPAGE.ASPX .

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Army Tuition Assistance Benefits – How to Pay for Your College Education

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Army Tuition Assistance Benefits

What does the army tuition assistance program cover, army tuition assistance eligibility, time in service and additional service commitments, eligible study programs, alternative ways to pay for college.

The Army Tuition Assistance (TA) program provides tuition for eligible Soldiers to help them achieve their educational goals.

However, Soldiers must first meet stringent criteria to be eligible to participate in the TA program.

Let’s dive in and look at what the Army TA program offers, who is eligible, which educational programs are covered, and how to take advantage of this valuable benefit.

The Department of Defense authorizes military branches to provide Tuition Assistance benefits of up to $250 per semester hour of credit. However, each branch can specify its standards within these limitations. The Army, for example, will fund 100% of the tuition for up to 16 hours of credit, not exceeding $250 per credit hour (up to $4,000 per fiscal year).

TA covers tuition only . TA will not pay for fees institutions levy unless authorized by DoD Instruction 1322.25 .

This means the Army does not pay certain fees, including laboratory fees, course fees, some administrative fees, books, and other fees.

To be eligible for TA benefits, Soldiers must be on active duty.

Before obtaining Tuition Assistance, Soldiers must contact their Education Services Specialist or visit an Education Center to declare an educational goal and create an educational plan.

The following also may apply:

• Soldiers can use TA for up to 130 SH for a bachelor’s degree and up to 39 SH for a master’s degree.
• The 39-semester hour limit applies to all credits taken after completing a baccalaureate degree.
• Soldiers can’t use TA to pursue a second bachelor’s degree or doctoral degree, nor can they double up and request TA while on orders in a fully funded degree program.
• TA funds cannot be used for placement exams, competency tests, or evaluation for past experience.
• As other fully funded programs are available for first professional degrees (PHD, MD, JD), TA is not designed for this purpose.
• To be eligible for TA, Soldiers must meet Army physical fitness test (APFT) and height/weight standards and not have a DA adverse action flag.
• TA requests must be submitted and approved prior to the first class date, without exception.
• Reimbursement will be required from the servicemember if a successful course completion is not obtained.

Any enlisted Soldier using TA must have enough time left in service to complete the courses they are signing up for.

By law, officers who use TA incur a service obligation.

• Active Duty officers incur an Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) of two years, and
• Reserve Component officers incur a Reserve Duty Service Obligation (RDSO) of four years.
• The ADSO/RDSO is calculated from the date of completion of the last course for which TA was used.

Army Tuition Assistance is available for online courses, by correspondence, or other non-traditional means. The courses must be offered by colleges accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Professional degrees such as a Ph.D., MD, or JD were listed as ineligible for the Army Tuition Assistance program. However, these degrees are required for hard-to-fill billets and are almost always in high demand.

There are special programs to help Soldiers achieve these degrees.  See your Education and Training Office for more information regarding eligible study programs and schools.

Army Soldiers who aren’t eligible for the Tuition Assistance program still have options to continue their education while serving.

For example, the DoD offers military members the opportunity to take credit by examination tests , including the CLEP and DANTES tests.

Passing these test gives students college credits at a variety of colleges and universities. They can be a great way to reduce the time needed to achieve a degree. I used these extensively while taking classes on active duty . Many colleges and universities also offer credits for military service.

Other ways to pay for college include the Montgomery GI Bill , the Post-9/11 GI Bill , military scholarships , federal grants, grants and scholarships from schools, and other tuition assistance programs .

With a little planning, achieving a Bachelor’s Degree with little to no out-of-pocket expense may be possible without using the Army TA program. This would allow enlisted members to complete a Bachelor’s Degree and then begin working on a post-bachelor’s degree without waiting to reach the 10-year service mark.

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Elliot says

June 17, 2019 at 7:07 am

Used to be that taking those general education classes in political science, psychology, sociology, economics, history, mathematics, science, foreign language, classics literature, and religious studies meant you had academic excellence.

Now college general education classes are treated like a checklist nowadays to be tested out of via community college credits or AP classes. It’s sad.

james kunz says

February 11, 2016 at 1:15 pm

I am seriously considering joining the Air Force, and I’m curious about something from your article. You wrote, “As other fully funded programs are available for first professional degrees (PHD, MD, JD), TA is not designed for this purpose.”

I was wondering how I could learn more about these other programs. Is this referring to the Post-911 G.I. Bill, or a program that can be utilized while in enlisted as an officer?

Ryan Guina says

February 12, 2016 at 11:14 pm

James, Thank you for contacting me. The military has Tuition Assistance Programs that allow service members to take classes while on active duty, and have some or all of the classes paid for (up to the tuition cost per semester hour and annual limits).

This is separate from the Post-9/11 GI Bill, or the Montgomery GI Bill. There may also be other programs that allow service members to attend specific college programs in exchange for further service commitments. The examples given include professional degrees such as PHD, MD, JD, and other high need degree programs. These vary based on the needs of the branch of service and are highly competitive.

The best thing to do is speak with a recruiter about your interests and about the various educational programs that may be available.

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The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) prepares college students for careers as military officers. Dating back to 1916, when it was founded as part of the National Defense Act, today's ROTC program combines academic education with military training. ROTC cadets earn a degree while completing additional military science training. After completing the program, graduates join the military as officers and take on leadership roles in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or other armed service branches.

Grad student ROTC recipients can use the program to pay for a master's degree. ROTC programs provide full tuition and a book allowance for grad students, along with a monthly stipend. During grad school, ROTC cadets complete the same coursework requirements as other students, with additional military training requirements. After graduation, master's students can join the military as officers, typically for a four-year service agreement. When recipients fulfill the service requirement they can transition to civilian jobs in the same field as their master's degree.

This guide covers ROTC in grad school, including requirements and benefits. It also explains the difference between ROTC and officer candidate school and provides information about additional ROTC scholarships.

Is ROTC in Graduate School Right for Me?

ROTC offers several benefits for graduate students. First, students who use ROTC programs to earn a master's degree receive 100% tuition coverage and a stipend while in grad school. Second, ROTC offers leadership training and a career path after graduation. Grad students who use the ROTC two-year scholarship commit to four years of military service after graduation. During this enlistment, ROTC grad students build leadership and technical skills as an officer, and after military service, they can transition into civilian jobs in the business, government, or elsewhere.

Many students believe ROTC only funds undergraduate degrees; however, 32% of ROTC recipients earn graduate degrees . Students who join ROTC for graduate school complete military science prerequisites the summer before beginning their master's program. During a month-long program, ROTC grad students complete the 100-level and 200-level military training ROTC undergrads complete. Students who join ROTC in college can extend their scholarship to cover graduate school if they have not received four years of scholarship funding.

Prospective ROTC grad students must be committed and disciplined because the program adds requirements on top of regular master's degree coursework.

ROTC vs. Officer Candidate School

Both grad student ROTC recipients and cadets at officer candidate school train to become officers; however, the process differs, as do the outcomes after completing the program.

Officer candidate school shares similarities with military grad school programs, providing advanced training in military science. But unlike ROTC for grad school, officer candidate school does not grant a degree. Officer candidate school offers a quick route to advanced military roles, with most branches requiring three months to complete the program. A master's degree, by contrast, often takes two years.

While both programs prepare students for officer responsibilities, ROTC programs also include graduate-level coursework in nonmilitary fields, such as business. For example, ROTC grad students can earn an MBA, which leads to private sector career opportunities after leaving military service. ROTC cadets still complete military training and military science coursework like cadets at officer candidate school, while also earning a master's degree.

Timeline for ROTC Graduate Students

Grad student ROTC recipients complete their degree on the same timeline as other students. Most master's programs require two years of full-time study; ROTC grad students complete the same coursework requirements as other students in their cohort. However, ROTC does add additional requirements. Most programs include a leadership training course, which grad students complete the summer before starting their master's program. The program, which takes several weeks, provides foundational training for future officers. During the course, ROTC members learn about military tactics and study military leadership. They also complete prerequisite ROTC courses in military science.

ROTC grad students who have already completed military training as an undergraduate or enlisted soldier may be able to waive the training program. For example, students who have attended basic training have already met the military science prerequisites.

ROTC programs do place some restrictions on graduate students. For example, recipients must meet age requirements. The Army ROTC only accepts students who will be age 30 or younger the year they graduate and become an officer. Prospective ROTC grad students over that age can apply for an age waiver. As well, recipients must meet academic standards. ROTC programs look for candidates who possess strong academic, physical, and leadership qualities. Unlike other graduate students, ROTC grad students must meet medical qualifications for military service.

Most of the ROTC requirements, like the leadership training course, occur before students begin their graduate program. Once ROTC grad students begin their coursework, they complete the program on the same timeline as other students.

Paying for Graduate School with ROTC and Military Benefits

ROTC programs and military benefits can fully cover grad school. ROTC offers scholarships that provide full tuition plus fees, a book allowance, and a monthly stipend for graduate students. Grad student ROTC benefits will pay for a degree in business, education, STEM, or public policy. These degrees prepare graduates for careers in the military, the government, or the private sector. Recipients agree to a service term after graduation and enlist as officers. ROTC two-year scholarships require a four-year service commitment.

The Army, Navy, and Air Force offer ROTC programs to pay for a master's degree. The requirements vary, with physical fitness requirements, academic standards, and guidelines on eligible institutions and degrees. ROTC or military benefit recipients can often apply for additional scholarships as well. Prospective students can learn more in the military and veteran grad school guide .

Scholarships for ROTC Students in Graduate Programs

ROTC Two-Year Scholarship : Students attending a two-year master's program can use ROTC two-year scholarships. Recipients agree to serve in the Army for four years.

ROTC Three-Year Scholarship : Students considering a three-year master's program can use an ROTC three-year scholarship to fund their education. Recipients commit to four years of service in the Army.

Tillman Scholar Program : With an average award of $10,000, this program supports military veterans and spouses earning a graduate or professional degree on a full-time basis.

CSU-Global U.S. Military Personnel and Family Scholarship : Offered by Colorado State University, the scholarship supports U.S. military personnel and their families while earning a master's degree.

Army ROTC Green to Gold Scholarship : Current enlisted soldiers can earn a master's degree through the Army ROTC Green to Gold program. After earning the degree, graduates become Army officers.

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Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan

House lawmakers’ plans to overhaul military pay tables next year would result in a nearly 20% basic salary boost for troops ranked E-4 and below and a substantial bump for E-5s as well.

Under plans unveiled Monday, House Armed Services Committee members next week will consider language in their annual defense authorization bill draft that includes highly revised military pay tables designed to bring all junior enlisted pay to at least $30,000 a year.

Currently, some young enlisted service members can make as little as $24,000 in basic pay, although that total does not include other compensation such as housing allowances and free health care .

But both Republicans and Democrats on the panel have expressed concerns that enlisted troops’ low base pay make it difficult for military recruiters to woo young adults away from civilian careers, where a $15-per-hour wage translates into just over $30,000 a year in salary.

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Last month, committee leaders announced a broad plan to boost all pay for all troops ranked E-4 and below by 15%, a move that would add several hundred dollars in monthly pay for those individuals.

However, specifics of the plan released this week show an even more generous base pay hike. Committee staffers confirmed the 15% boost does not include a 4.5% increase planned for all troops, bringing the actual salary increase planned by the committee to 19.5% next year.

For an E-2 with two years of military service, that increase will mean about $5,000 in extra pay next year. For an E-4 with four years of military service, it’s almost $7,500 more in salary.

To ensure E-4s aren’t getting paid more than E-5s, the pay table overhaul also includes increases for mid-career enlisted troops. Combined with the 4.5% across-the-board raise, some E-5s could see up to a 12.5% pay increase next year.

An E-5 with six years service can expect a pay boost of about $4,300 next year under the house plan. An E-5 with eight years will get a $3,500 raise.

All other ranks would see the 4.5% pay increase.

But whether that plan can become law remains unclear.

House Armed Services Committee leaders have vowed to push for the military salary increases, and will vote on the measure next week. House appropriators backed similar plans in their budget bills last year and have signaled ongoing support for the idea.

But Defense Department officials have lobbied lawmakers to wait on the ideas until next year, when their ongoing review of military compensation issues is complete.

And senators — particularly those on the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is currently drafting its own version of the authorization bill — have deflected questions on the issue, saying they need to see what the total costs will be and how that fits into other military priorities.

House committee officials said the price tag for the pay raise and other compensation reforms — including increasing housing stipends and broadening eligibility for the military’s Basic Needs Allowance — will cost about $4.2 billion this year. Total military spending outlined in the authorization bill is nearly $882 billion.

Even if the pay raise is signed into law later this year, appropriators will still need to pass budget language to supply funding for the higher salaries.

Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.

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Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops

A key House panel is endorsing a 4.5% across-the-board pay raise for service members on top of a 15% raise for junior enlisted troops in a must-pass defense policy bill that was released Monday.

The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, means the military's lowest-ranking forces could see a 19.5% pay hike next year if the plan becomes law.

There are still several hurdles before the bill becomes law, including negotiations with the Senate, which has not yet revealed its plans for a military pay raise next year. But inclusion in the base text of the House NDAA signals that House members will prioritize increasing junior enlisted pay as the defense bill works its way through Congress.

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Members of the House Armed Services Committee previously said they wanted to give E-1s through E-4s a 15% pay raise after a bipartisan group of lawmakers empaneled to study military quality-of-life issues found military pay has lagged behind inflation and private-sector pay.

The committee introduced a bill last month to enact the 15% pay raise. Committee leaders said they planned to include the bill in their NDAA.

Meanwhile, by law, all service members are entitled to an annual raise. The raise they are entitled to next year is 4.5%, which is also the rate the Biden administration requested in its annual budget proposal to Congress.

The proposed House NDAA that was released Monday includes both the across-the-board raise and the targeted raise for junior enlisted members, meaning E-1s through E-4s would get a 19.5% raise next year, according to the bill text and committee staffers who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the committee.

"Members were seeing that some kids are making more money at Walmart or Home Depot," a senior staffer for committee Republicans said at the briefing. "If we're asking young kids to launch multimillion-dollar planes off billion-dollar aircraft [carriers], we should pay them a little more than your greeter at Walmart."

While top senators have also indicated they are interested in re-examining junior enlisted pay this year, they have not fully endorsed the House plan yet. The Senate Armed Services Committee is expected to work on its version of the NDAA next month.

Also unclear is where the Biden administration will fall on the targeted raise for junior enlisted troops.

Last year, when some House members tried to give junior enlisted troops a 30% pay bump, administration officials opposed the proposal on the ground that they believed it was premature amid a comprehensive review of military pay. The administration's review is not expected to be done until the end of the year, and defense officials have continued to defer to the review when asked about increasing junior enlisted pay.

But House committee staffers argued their proposal should not be a "big surprise" to the administration since the House got close to hiking junior enlisted pay last year and the 15% rate the House Armed Services Committee chose this year is aligned with one of the options the administration's review is considering.

The House committee is scheduled to debate its NDAA next week.

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House plan for defense budget gives nearly 20% pay hike to junior enlisted troops

The U.S. Capitol seen through a window of the House Cannon building. (Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes)

WASHINGTON — The House Armed Services Committee will consider a proposal next week that will give junior enlisted troops a 15% basic pay raise on top of a 4.5% raise for all service members.

The targeted pay boosts for the military’s youngest service members would give troops ranked E-4 and lower several hundred dollars in additional pay each month, hiking their annual pay by nearly 20%.

Service members with an E-5 rank would also receive a pay bump under the committee’s draft version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, an annual must-pass bill that sets priorities for the Pentagon.

House lawmakers had long indicated they would pursue higher compensation for junior enlisted members to address rising living costs and the military’s ongoing recruitment struggles.

In April, a House panel tasked with improving the quality of life for service members and their families said a 15% pay raise for junior troops would help the military compete with the civilian labor market.

Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said the recommendation, along with proposals to improve allowances, would serve as the foundation of negotiations over the defense authorization bill this year.

The probability of the pay raise being enacted into law is uncertain.

The White House last year opposed a House proposal to give junior enlisted troops a 30% pay raise before a quadrennial review of military compensation is completed. It is expected to be finished by January 2025.

The Senate Armed Services Committee, which is also drafting its own version of the authorization bill, has not taken a definitive stand on the issue. Committee Chairman Jack Reed, D-R.I., told reporters in March that the committee is examining ways to give pay raises that are not necessarily uniform across every rank.

Military leaders have voiced support for efforts to increase pay for junior enlisted service members, some of whom make less than $25,000 in basic pay, but have also worried about the impact on other ranks.

Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel of the Air Force, told House lawmakers last month that there was “potential concern” about “compression” in some areas of the enlisted military basic pay table as a result of the proposed increase for junior troops.

“If we’re going to [raise pay], how’s that going to impact the higher rank?” she said. “But any pay and benefits that we can do to support our airmen and their families, we are all in.”

Service members of all ranks would receive a 4.5% pay increase under the White House’s 2025 budget request for the Pentagon — slightly less than the 5.2% pay boost troops received under last year’s budget.

The House Armed Services Committee will debate its authorization bill next week. The bill will need to be funded by matching appropriations legislation that will be worked on by another group of lawmakers.

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House Defense Budget Proposal Aims for Historic Pay Raise for Junior Enlisted Troops Amid Recruitment Struggles

A substantial pay raise for junior enlisted service members has been proposed by the House Armed Services Committee. The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, means the military’s lowest-ranking forces could see a 19.5% pay hike next year if the plan becomes law.

Under plans unveiled Monday, House Armed Services Committee members next week will consider language in their annual defense authorization bill draft that includes highly revised military pay tables designed to bring all junior enlisted pay to at least $30,000 a year.

Last month, committee leaders announced a broad plan to boost all pay for all troops ranked E-4 and below by 15%, a move that would add several hundred dollars in monthly pay for those individuals. However, specifics of the plan released this week show an even more generous base pay hike. Committee staffers confirmed the 15% boost does not include a 4.5% increase planned for all troops.

“The probability of the pay raise being enacted into law is uncertain,” according to the House Armed Services Committee’s language on the bill. Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller of the Air Force expressed solidarity with the move while also highlighting the need to balance the pay scale across ranks to avoid “compression.”

The Senate Armed Services Committee, which is also drafting its own version of the authorization bill, has not taken a definitive stand on the issue. Committee Chairman Jack Reed, D-R.I., told reporters in March that the committee is examining ways to give pay raises that are not necessarily uniform across every rank.

Last year, when some House members tried to give junior enlisted troops a 30% pay bump, administration officials opposed the proposal on the ground that they believed it was premature amid a comprehensive review of military pay. The administration’s review is not expected to be done until the end of the year, and defense officials have continued to defer to the review when asked about increasing junior enlisted pay.

But House committee staffers argued their proposal should not be a “big surprise” to the administration since the House got close to hiking junior enlisted pay last year and the 15% rate the House Armed Services Committee chose this year is aligned with one of the options the administration’s review is considering.

Relevant articles:

– House plan for defense budget gives nearly 20% pay hike to junior enlisted troops , Stripes, 05/16/2024

– Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops , Military.com, 05/13/2024

– Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan , Military Times, 05/13/2024

– Proposes a NOK 13 Billion Increase of the Defense Budget , High North News, 05/15/2024

– Air & Space Forces Magazine , Air & Space Forces Magazine, 05/14/2024

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