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Originally Posted by Agemegos
One reason that the US armed forces need warrant officers is that they don't pay enlisted members enough to retain anyone who has valuable skills. I don't know why Congress has decided to under-pay US service personnel by 50%; I suggest that you write to your congressman and ask him.
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The allowances include BAH and BAS, which are untaxed moneys for housing and meals, based on location of the family, which add $1,500-$3,000 a month, but yeah, base salary is way low for enlisted in the US.