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IdiotMachine 03/28/18 8:54:35 PM #1:	https://www.militaryrates.com/military-pay-charts-o1_o5_2018 Starting Pay - Pay Grade - Rank $37,292.40 - O1 - Second Lieutenant $42,964.68 - O2 - First Lieutenant $49,724.64 - O3 - Captain $56,555.76 - O4 - Major $65,546.64 - O5 - Lieutenant Colonel $78,627.48 - O6 - Colonel $106,082.52 - O7 - Brigadier General (1 star) Geez... you have to be a freaking general to break the $100k mark? Isn't it like almost impossible for someone to be a general? Only like less than 1000 people at a time can be one? <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:898673445] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>https://www.militaryrates.com/military-pay-charts-o1_o5_2018 Starting Pay - Pay Grade - Rank $37,292.40 - O1 - Second Lieutenant $42,964.68 - O2 - First Lieutenant $49,724.64 - O3 - Captain $56,555.76 - O4 - Major $65,546.64 - O5 - Lieutenant Colonel $78,627.48 - O6 - Colonel $106,082.52 - O7 - Brigadier General (1 star) Geez... you have to be a freaking general to break the $100k mark? Isn't it like almost impossible for someone to be a general? Only like less than 1000 people at a time can be one?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 03/28/18 8:55:51 PM #2:	jfc i made that much when i was 18 instead building more bombs and walls why dont they pay these fuckers more money? --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:898673524] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>jfc i made that much when i was 18 instead building more bombs and walls why dont they pay these fuckers more money?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 03/28/18 8:55:54 PM #3:	Generals don't really do anything --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. http://i.imgtc.com/tHc3mIo.png http://i.imgtc.com/PYxw8Lm.png <cite>Irony posted [p:898673528] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>Generals don't really do anything</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ruvan22 03/28/18 8:56:28 PM #4:	Don't they get free housing/food/medical care? <cite>Ruvan22 posted [p:898673546] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>Don't they get free housing/food/medical care?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
manion2005 03/28/18 8:56:41 PM #5:	they also don't pay for food or housing or like hardly anything --- just want the coke dealer house with the velvet rug <cite>manion2005 posted [p:898673561] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>they also don't pay for food or housing or like hardly anything</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
billcom6 03/28/18 8:56:42 PM #6:	free room and board can retire in 25 years --- Because most days are bad days... --- Steam and Fortnite PC: billcom6 My Teams: The Ohio State Buckeyes, New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills, The CBJ, Cavs <cite>billcom6 posted [p:898673563] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>free room and board can retire in 25 years</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FLUFFYGERM 03/28/18 8:57:16 PM #7:	billcom6 posted... free room and board can retire in 25 years --- Do good. Eat communists. <cite>FLUFFYGERM posted [p:898673589] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>billcom6 posted...</cite> <quote>free room and board can retire in 25 years</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dragon239 03/28/18 8:58:04 PM #8:	The pay also increases the longer you're in. They have other benefits - healthcare, food, housing, college afterwards. After 6 years you're likely to be an O-3. That's $5,792.50/mo, or 69,510/yr. Not the best, but not terrible by any means. You don't go into the military to get rich. --- http://i.imgur.com/nkZgO.jpg <cite>Dragon239 posted [p:898673627] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>The pay also increases the longer you're in. They have other benefits - healthcare, food, housing, college afterwards. After 6 years you're likely to be an O-3. That's $5,792.50/mo, or 69,510/yr. Not the best, but not terrible by any means. You don't go into the military to get rich.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 03/28/18 8:59:22 PM #9:	Ruvan22 posted... Don't they get free housing/food/medical care? manion2005 posted... they also don't pay for food or housing or like hardly anything Officers get $246.24/mo for food: http://militarypay.defense.gov/Pay/Allowances/BAS.aspx And housing is dependent on your area: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/pdcgi/bah/bahsrch.cgi So for my area, O1 officers get $1,548/mo in housing; O7 gets $2,505/mo. O1: Combining food and housing, the total "salary" is $56,114.64. O7: Combining food and housing, the total "salary" is $139,097.40. <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:898673698] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ruvan22 posted...</cite> <quote>Don't they get free housing/food/medical care?</quote> <cite>manion2005 posted...</cite> <quote>they also don't pay for food or housing or like hardly anything</quote> Officers get $246.24/mo for food: http://militarypay.defense.gov/Pay/Allowances/BAS.aspx And housing is dependent on your area: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/pdcgi/bah/bahsrch.cgi So for my area, O1 officers get $1,548/mo in housing; O7 gets $2,505/mo. O1: Combining food and housing, the total "salary" is $56,114.64. O7: Combining food and housing, the total "salary" is $139,097.40.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 03/28/18 9:00:12 PM #10:	Dragon239 posted... After 6 years you're likely to be an O-3. That's $5,792.50/mo, or 69,510/yr. Are promotions guaranteed? <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:898673738] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dragon239 posted...</cite> <quote>After 6 years you're likely to be an O-3. That's $5,792.50/mo, or 69,510/yr. </quote> Are promotions guaranteed?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 03/28/18 9:00:28 PM #11:	No --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. http://i.imgtc.com/tHc3mIo.png http://i.imgtc.com/PYxw8Lm.png <cite>Irony posted [p:898673752] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>No</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 03/28/18 9:02:22 PM #12:	Yes, in the sense that entry-level, lowest-ranked officers only make that much a year. --- The poster formerly known as Kakarot181: July 2, 2002 - March 14, 2012. Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:898673854] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>Yes, in the sense that entry-level, lowest-ranked officers only make that much a year.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 03/28/18 9:04:03 PM #13:	Enlisted always give officers shit for making the big money. I make just shy of $33K per year before taxes and I've only been in for 4 1/2 years. Though I wouldn't trade our benefits for a higher paycheck. --- The name is wackyteen* for a reason. Never doubt. *No longer teen <cite>wackyteen posted [p:898673955] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>Enlisted always give officers shit for making the big money. I make just shy of $33K per year before taxes and I've only been in for 4 1/2 years. Though I wouldn't trade our benefits for a higher paycheck.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 03/28/18 9:05:35 PM #14:	wackyteen posted... Enlisted always give officers shit for making the big money. I assume "E1 to E5" is the "enlisted"? Like E1 = Private? Geez, they only make $19,658.88/year... <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:898674039] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote>Enlisted always give officers shit for making the big money. </quote> I assume "E1 to E5" is the "enlisted"? Like E1 = Private? Geez, they only make $19,658.88/year...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dragon239 03/28/18 9:07:03 PM #15:	IdiotMachine posted... Are promotions guaranteed? Last I checked (some...years ago), O-2 is guaranteed after 2 years assuming no problems and maybe (?) a basic course. Likely depends on branch. O-3 actually has a board look at you, but as long as you're not a moron and not misbehaving, it's quite probable. Anything above that is where it starts getting competitive. --- http://i.imgur.com/nkZgO.jpg <cite>Dragon239 posted [p:898674132] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>IdiotMachine posted...</cite> <quote>Are promotions guaranteed?</quote> Last I checked (some...years ago), O-2 is guaranteed after 2 years assuming no problems and maybe (?) a basic course. Likely depends on branch. O-3 actually has a board look at you, but as long as you're not a moron and not misbehaving, it's quite probable. Anything above that is where it starts getting competitive.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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wackyteen 03/28/18 9:08:21 PM #17:	IdiotMachine posted... wackyteen posted... Enlisted always give officers shit for making the big money. I assume "E1 to E5" is the "enlisted"? Like E1 = Private? Geez, they only make $19,658.88/year... E-1 to E-9 is enlisted O-1 to O-10 are officers Yeah privates get paid shit because they are new and hardly know anything. --- The name is wackyteen* for a reason. Never doubt. *No longer teen <cite>wackyteen posted [p:898674221] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>IdiotMachine posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote>Enlisted always give officers shit for making the big money. </quote> I assume "E1 to E5" is the "enlisted"? Like E1 = Private? Geez, they only make $19,658.88/year...</quote> E-1 to E-9 is enlisted O-1 to O-10 are officers Yeah privates get paid shit because they are new and hardly know anything.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KnightofShikari 03/28/18 9:08:52 PM #18:	don't forget things like tuition assistance and all the other programs as well. CLEPs (free) to get you the equivalent associate's degree then tuition assistance to get a bachelor's, master's, and even a PhD health care care really add up as well if you've got any problems after you join. free meds and free scans are awesome. i'll be getting free laser eye surgery so i can finally ditch glasses plus work experience could jump start your next job's starting salary --- https://i.imgur.com/JKyRsbT.gifv http://i.imgur.com/oBDoTFs.gifv http://imgur.com/c3vwiiq http://imgur.com/7TwJTAu <cite>KnightofShikari posted [p:898674250] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>don't forget things like tuition assistance and all the other programs as well. CLEPs (free) to get you the equivalent associate's degree then tuition assistance to get a bachelor's, master's, and even a PhD health care care really add up as well if you've got any problems after you join. free meds and free scans are awesome. i'll be getting free laser eye surgery so i can finally ditch glasses plus work experience could jump start your next job's starting salary</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anteaterking 03/28/18 9:10:10 PM #19:	That's base pay anyway. --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:898674330] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>That's base pay anyway.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 03/28/18 9:10:56 PM #20:	But to give some context Typical time to go from e-1 to e-6 is anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Typical time to get from O-1 to O-6 is 23 years of service. --- The name is wackyteen* for a reason. Never doubt. *No longer teen <cite>wackyteen posted [p:898674368] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>But to give some context Typical time to go from e-1 to e-6 is anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Typical time to get from O-1 to O-6 is 23 years of service.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 03/28/18 9:11:29 PM #21:	wackyteen posted... But to give some context Typical time to go from e-1 to e-6 is anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Typical time to get from O-1 to O-6 is 23 years of service. So do you just get promoted given time, or is it actually merit-based? <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:898674404] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote>But to give some context Typical time to go from e-1 to e-6 is anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Typical time to get from O-1 to O-6 is 23 years of service.</quote> So do you just get promoted given time, or is it actually merit-based?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/28/18 9:13:33 PM #22:	That's their salary. They also get money from war prizes and tons of VA benefits that normal civilians don't get. There are probably bonuses too. Especially if you recruit people. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:898674510] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>That's their salary. They also get money from war prizes and tons of VA benefits that normal civilians don't get. There are probably bonuses too. Especially if you recruit people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
008Zulu 03/28/18 9:14:08 PM #23:	Merit based is a contributing factor. The military is like any other job, you do it well enough, impress you boss, and you get promoted. --- Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see. - Arthur Schopenhauer. <cite>008Zulu posted [p:898674550] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>Merit based is a contributing factor. The military is like any other job, you do it well enough, impress you boss, and you get promoted.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 03/28/18 9:16:47 PM #24:	So the reason I ask is that I work with military personnel, and our direct counterparts are usually O1-O4. So was curious how much they make. <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:898674691] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>So the reason I ask is that I work with military personnel, and our direct counterparts are usually O1-O4. So was curious how much they make.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 03/28/18 9:17:31 PM #25:	IdiotMachine posted... wackyteen posted... But to give some context Typical time to go from e-1 to e-6 is anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Typical time to get from O-1 to O-6 is 23 years of service. So do you just get promoted given time, or is it actually merit-based? E-1 through E-4 is time based, you'll be e4 at 2 years or less given you're not a total shit bag and you don't fuck up and get demoted or get an article 15. E-5 and above has different requirements, starting with time in grade/rank requirements and time in service requirements. Then you have to go before a board get your promotable status and then go to Basic Leaders Course. Then depending on your MOS(military job) you have to have a certain amount of promotion points before you'll be picked to actually be promoted. But this specifically for the Army. I don't know how other branches promote --- The name is wackyteen* for a reason. Never doubt. *No longer teen <cite>wackyteen posted [p:898674728] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>IdiotMachine posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote>But to give some context Typical time to go from e-1 to e-6 is anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Typical time to get from O-1 to O-6 is 23 years of service.</quote> So do you just get promoted given time, or is it actually merit-based?</quote> E-1 through E-4 is time based, you'll be e4 at 2 years or less given you're not a total shit bag and you don't fuck up and get demoted or get an article 15. E-5 and above has different requirements, starting with time in grade/rank requirements and time in service requirements. Then you have to go before a board get your promotable status and then go to Basic Leaders Course. Then depending on your MOS(military job) you have to have a certain amount of promotion points before you'll be picked to actually be promoted. But this specifically for the Army. I don't know how other branches promote</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 03/28/18 9:18:15 PM #26:	billcom6 posted... free room and board can retire in 25 years With pension --- http://backloggery.com/devsbro/sig.gif http://i.imgur.com/kU5vu5N.png Never pepper popcorn <cite>DevsBro posted [p:898674764] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>billcom6 posted...</cite> <quote>free room and board can retire in 25 years</quote> With pension</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_wwKd_ 03/28/18 9:22:04 PM #27:	Why are there so many homeless veterans tho? Legit question. --- Yeezy Season Fast Approaching. What Would Kobe Do? LoL GT:YeezusWest <cite>_wwKd_ posted [p:898674980] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>Why are there so many homeless veterans tho? Legit question.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 03/28/18 9:24:13 PM #28:	_wwKd_ posted... Why are there so many homeless veterans tho? Legit question. Untreated mental problems lead to substance abuse Also mostly poor people join and they didn't learn good finance sense growing up and most don't learn it while in so when they get out they struggle. --- The name is wackyteen* for a reason. Never doubt. *No longer teen <cite>wackyteen posted [p:898675097] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>_wwKd_ posted...</cite> <quote>Why are there so many homeless veterans tho? Legit question.</quote> Untreated mental problems lead to substance abuse Also mostly poor people join and they didn't learn good finance sense growing up and most don't learn it while in so when they get out they struggle.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MutantJohn 03/28/18 9:30:38 PM #29:	wackyteen posted... _wwKd_ posted... Why are there so many homeless veterans tho? Legit question. Untreated mental problems lead to substance abuse Also mostly poor people join and they didn't learn good finance sense growing up and most don't learn it while in so when they get out they struggle. Holy shit, didn't expect a legit answer coming from CE O_o --- "Oh, my mother; oh, my friends, ask the angels, will I ever see heaven again?" - Laura Marling <cite>MutantJohn posted [p:898675463] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote><cite>_wwKd_ posted...</cite> <quote>Why are there so many homeless veterans tho? Legit question.</quote> Untreated mental problems lead to substance abuse Also mostly poor people join and they didn't learn good finance sense growing up and most don't learn it while in so when they get out they struggle.</quote> Holy shit, didn't expect a legit answer coming from CE O_o</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 03/28/18 9:32:23 PM #30:	wackyteen posted... E-1 through E-4 is time based, you'll be e4 at 2 years or less given you're not a total s* bag and you don't f* up and get demoted or get an article 15. E-5 and above has different requirements, starting with time in grade/rank requirements and time in service requirements. Then you have to go before a board get your promotable status and then go to Basic Leaders Course. Then depending on your MOS(military job) you have to have a certain amount of promotion points before you'll be picked to actually be promoted. But this specifically for the Army. I don't know how other branches promote Lieutenant to Captain is also guaranteed idk the time but O1-O3 is guaranteed like E1-E4 --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:898675556] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote>E-1 through E-4 is time based, you'll be e4 at 2 years or less given you're not a total s* bag and you don't f* up and get demoted or get an article 15. E-5 and above has different requirements, starting with time in grade/rank requirements and time in service requirements. Then you have to go before a board get your promotable status and then go to Basic Leaders Course. Then depending on your MOS(military job) you have to have a certain amount of promotion points before you'll be picked to actually be promoted. But this specifically for the Army. I don't know how other branches promote</quote> Lieutenant to Captain is also guaranteed idk the time but O1-O3 is guaranteed like E1-E4</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 03/28/18 9:38:26 PM #31:	wackyteen posted... Yeah privates get paid s* because they are new and hardly know anything. NCO's get paid shit too lol --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:898675896] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote> Yeah privates get paid s* because they are new and hardly know anything.</quote> NCO's get paid shit too lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 03/28/18 9:40:55 PM #32:	CEs_EFG posted... wackyteen posted... Yeah privates get paid s*** because they are new and hardly know anything. NCO's get paid shit too lol Yeah I know. Personally. ;-; --- The name is wackyteen* for a reason. Never doubt. No longer teen <cite>wackyteen posted [p:898676044] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote> Yeah privates get paid s** because they are new and hardly know anything.</quote> NCO's get paid shit too lol</quote> Yeah I know. Personally. ;-;</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 03/28/18 9:41:48 PM #33:	wackyteen posted... Yeah I know. Personally. ;-; i know bro --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:898676084] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah I know. Personally. ;-;</quote> i know bro</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EdgeMaster 03/28/18 9:41:52 PM #34:	wackyteen posted... _wwKd_ posted... Why are there so many homeless veterans tho? Legit question. Untreated mental problems lead to substance abuse Also mostly poor people join and they didn't learn good finance sense growing up and most don't learn it while in so when they get out they struggle. This and when you see a 55-60yr old homeless person wearing a Vietnam hat..... everyone their age is a veteran lol. --- If you don't have anything nice to say, say it on the internet. ****poster Extraordinaire <cite>EdgeMaster posted [p:898676086] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote><cite>wackyteen posted...</cite> <quote><cite>_wwKd_ posted...</cite> <quote>Why are there so many homeless veterans tho? Legit question.</quote> Untreated mental problems lead to substance abuse Also mostly poor people join and they didn't learn good finance sense growing up and most don't learn it while in so when they get out they struggle.</quote> This and when you see a 55-60yr old homeless person wearing a Vietnam hat..... everyone their age is a veteran lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duwstai 03/29/18 12:05:02 AM #35:	If they have room and board and food paid for that's actually pretty damn good Not to mention the benefits and pension --- balls <cite>Duwstai posted [p:898683371] in Military o... [t:76462979]...</cite> <quote>If they have room and board and food paid for that's actually pretty damn good Not to mention the benefits and pension</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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