Number: RS21632
Title: Military Pay: Controversy Over Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay and Family Separation Allowance Rates
Authors: Lawrence Kapp, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: Recently, controversy has surfaced over the rate of pay for two specific types of military compensation: Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay and the Family Separation Allowance. This report describes the statutory authority for an purpose of these forms of compensation, recent legislative initiatives which have affected them, the Department of Defense response to these initiatives, and some implications of the DOD response.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated October 8, 2003