Vacation
|
Two weeks per year |
30 days per year |
Sick Leave
|
Limited |
Unlimited, with full pay and allowances |
Medical/Dental
|
Possible professional discount |
Free |
Travel
|
At own expense |
Military facilities around the world and space on available flights overseas |
Recreation
|
At own expense |
Officers Club, golf courses, fitness centers, etc., at reduced rates. Planned family activities |
Continued Education
|
Possible reimbursement |
Programs available for tuition. Army pays 75 percent of all tuition cost |
Retirement
|
Social Security at 62 and own retirement plan |
Eligible for retirement after twenty years. Active service |
Pay Raises
|
As determined by civilian institution |
Automatic raises every two years |
Shopping
|
Civilian stores |
Reduced prices at Base Exchange and Commissary, Garden Shop, etc. |
Relocation Allowance
|
At own expense |
Household goods moved at government expense, plus moving allowances |
Life Insurance
|
At own expense |
$400,000 term policy for only $25 per month |
Job Security
|
Seniority lost when relocating |
Secure! Your security moves with you. |