Posted on Jun 18, 2021
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I know about the health and dental insurance, brs pension, tsp, BAH, food, G.I BIll, military discount but, I am missing anything?
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Actually you don't have health and dental insurance for yourself unless you're a Reservist, active duty you are covered by tricare for free. There's also tuition assistance if you're pursuing a degree or certificate. Military discounts aren't an Army benefit, that's something individual businesses may or may not offer at their discretion. VA home loan will allow you to purchase a home with zero money down, it's a great option if you can't put together enough for a down payment. You can transfer your GI Bill to your children if you stay in long enough, which is great because you can get all the school you need yourself in the Army for free. There are opportunities to attend advanced education like the Army War College. You can also use space A travel to travel the world pretty cheaply.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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CPT (Join to see) - I'm not really sure of any Officer only benefits, I think the Enlisted get taken care of better with various programs and clothing allowances than the officers do. Of course, the Officer pay and retirement is significantly better lol

But, outside the pay, officers get separated for two time non-select, enlisted can stay as long as our rank allows. For enlisted, as long as you make it to SSG you are guaranteed to be allowed to retire. Officers in command can get hammered financially in those change of command inspections. Enlisted have a lot more control over their careers and duty station for the first ten years than officers do. So, I don't know of any "officer only" benefits that come with serving.
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SFC (Join to see) - I meant generally, GI Bill, retirement, health, etc... are given to every service member.

Yes, duty position, and rank flush out the various other nonsense, and a 1SG has his own worries on par with a Commander, different, but still annoying. So I don't know if it's officer only designated annoyances.

An officer can try and get by an entire career in staff positions, and an NCO can try and avoid PSG or 1SG positions.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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CPT (Join to see) ouch... That cuts close since my MOS doesn't allow PSG, 1SG, or CSM positions. Terminal Staff lol
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SFC (Join to see) - There are pro's and con's to everything. Not being on the hook for others' incompetence is one of those pro's.
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LTC Jason Mackay
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If you are counting on these things exclusively you are doing it for the wrong reasons.

It is a privilege to lead America’s dons and daughters. Make yourself worthy of this.

The Army gives you leadership and management opportunities you wouldn’t see as a civilian in your first 7-10 years. You’ll lead 30 people and be responsible for millions in equipment. You’ll potentially make life and death decisions. Your peers will generally be responsible for themselves and three feet around themselves. If they are really good and potentially hop jobs a few times, might lead a team of 3-5 people. People I went to grad school with could not fathom I led an organization of 300 people as a Company Commander.
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Cpl Vic Burk
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Other than getting paid more which will lead to a higher retirement income if you make the military a career I can't really think of any additional benefits of being an officer over enlisted.
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