No. They are paid allowances for hazards, being on alert, etc. The military pay structure has base salaries for trades and then allowances for special qualms and circumstances. A pilot on flying duty receives an allowance. A pilot flying a desk does not. There is extra pay when in the field, etc.
If it’s an allowance and you aren’t doing the duty you shouldn’t get it. Does your boss give you travel pay when you’re at home?
Bad example.
I get what you guys are saying but then just raise the salaries for the trade and get rid of the allowance structure.
I know how allowances work. I did my time. No business pays bonuses to people who don’t qualify and if you are injured and on light duties but not able to actovate that sucks but there needs to be a limit.
|