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Sec. 604 · S. 2296

Military compensation educational campaign

Division A — Department of Defense authorizations › Title VI — COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS › Subtitle A — Pay and Allowances

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(a) In general Consistent with the recommendations of the 14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation issued under section 1008(b) of title 37, United States Code, and not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a 12-month educational campaign to improve the understanding and awareness of members of the Armed Forces and their families with respect to the major components of monetary and nonmonetary military compensation. (b) Elements At a minimum, the campaign required by subsection (a) shall address— (1) the elements of regular military compensation (RMC), as defined in section 101(25) of title 37, United States Code; (2) special and incentive pays; (3) the calculation of retired pay for length of service; (4) educational assistance programs and benefits; (5) health care for members of the Armed Forces serving in active components and their families; and (6) nonmonetary benefits.

•S 2296 ESSEC. 604

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