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The top-line figures of the full version are mostly in line with the so-called “skinny budget” the president released April 9, -- a proposed 1.7% increase in overall DoD funding and a 10% increase, a significant uptick, in VA spending compared with last year’s enacted levels.
The DoD budget proposal is set at $715 billion, an $11 billion (1.7%) increase that does not keep pace with inflation from FY 2021’s enacted level, nor does it match the 3% to 5% above inflation through FY 2023 that served as a benchmark for previous budget discussions.
Key takeaways include a 2.7% pay raise that remains tied to the Employment Cost Index for the military, and unlike years past includes the president’s authority to program the civilian raise also at 2.7%. Along with these pay raises is a badly needed increase of $200 million for family support programs. Additionally, the budget proposal does not include any new cost increases to TRICARE beneficiaries. The budget indicates a reduction of overall military end strength, which is concerning when considering the growth of the Space Force. The reduction is especially concerning after a year that marked the largest mobilization of the Reserve Component since World War II and previous requirements for servicemembers to “do more with less.”
The proposed active duty end strength would drop to 1,346,400 under the budget, from 1,351,000 in the enacted FY 21 version. Here’s the breakdown by service:
Army: FY 21 enacted 486,000; FY22 proposed 485,000
Marine Corps: FY 21 enacted 181,200; FY 22 proposed 178,500
Navy: FY 21 enacted 348,400; FY 22 proposed 346,200
Air Force: FY 21 enacted 329,100; FY 22 proposed 328,300
Space Force: FY 21 enacted 6,400; FY22 proposed 8,400
Click on the link to see the article- pay raises and manpower figures
The top-line figures of the full version are mostly in line with the so-called “skinny budget” the president released April 9, -- a proposed 1.7% increase in overall DoD funding and a 10% increase, a significant uptick, in VA spending compared with last year’s enacted levels.
The DoD budget proposal is set at $715 billion, an $11 billion (1.7%) increase that does not keep pace with inflation from FY 2021’s enacted level, nor does it match the 3% to 5% above inflation through FY 2023 that served as a benchmark for previous budget discussions.
Key takeaways include a 2.7% pay raise that remains tied to the Employment Cost Index for the military, and unlike years past includes the president’s authority to program the civilian raise also at 2.7%. Along with these pay raises is a badly needed increase of $200 million for family support programs. Additionally, the budget proposal does not include any new cost increases to TRICARE beneficiaries. The budget indicates a reduction of overall military end strength, which is concerning when considering the growth of the Space Force. The reduction is especially concerning after a year that marked the largest mobilization of the Reserve Component since World War II and previous requirements for servicemembers to “do more with less.”
The proposed active duty end strength would drop to 1,346,400 under the budget, from 1,351,000 in the enacted FY 21 version. Here’s the breakdown by service:
Army: FY 21 enacted 486,000; FY22 proposed 485,000
Marine Corps: FY 21 enacted 181,200; FY 22 proposed 178,500
Navy: FY 21 enacted 348,400; FY 22 proposed 346,200
Air Force: FY 21 enacted 329,100; FY 22 proposed 328,300
Space Force: FY 21 enacted 6,400; FY22 proposed 8,400
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I find it almost comical if it weren't so upsetting how everyone crunches the numbers when it comes to military spending but have no problems voting their own pay raise. They will fight like hell for spending in their districts and fight even stronger against anything that may give the people anymore power over what they can and cannot do. The majority of congress on both sides care little for the people who protect them or the ones who have elected them. they make token appearances throughout the year then push the pavement in an election year. We the people have created this beast and we the people are the masters who need to regain control.
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