Military and Federal Civilian Disposable Income Comparisons and Extra Pays Received by Military Personnel

In response to a congressional request, GAO conducted a study to determine: (1) the special features of the military pay system which enhance the disposable income value of regular military compensation; (2) how military disposable income compares with that of federal civil servants who receive about the same amount of gross pay; and (3) how extra pay and allowances received by a large percentage of career military personnel add to their basic compensation.