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Equally balance the pay scales between officer and enlisted members of the US Military.

Created by M.A. on January 19, 2013

Currently the pay gap between enlisted service members and officers is extreme. Example: an enlisted member that has served their country for 30 years and attained the rank of E-9 is limited to $6,743.34 per month while a Flag Officer that holds the rank of O-10 receives $14,975.10. To make a better comparison the enlisted member that has attained the rank of E-9 and has served for 30 or more years is entitled to the same pay as an O-4 that has served for just 12. In today's military, new requirements for promotion require that enlisted members obtain college degrees to advance into the Senior NCO grades (E-7 through E-9). Many enlisted members hold Master's degrees that this point in their career. Re-evaluate military pay to catch up with current enlisted member demands and requirements.

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