Prices in the commissary and PX are the same as anywhere. Plus they charge a surcharge, which is a tax. So its the same if I shop on or off post.
My uniforms weren't paid for, j bought them out of my pocket. The only o es who were issued multicam are the ones who went through BCT since they were put into service.
Housing is paid for.
Gas is the same prices as off post.
Where do you live where they have on post ranges that you cam just go to?
I even had to buy my own Army Service Uniform, new dress uniform because I wasnt in BCT at that time.
Also DOD make a law saying they couldnt sell tobacco products cheaper than the surrounding area back in 2009 after I came back from iraq.
Alcohol is the same price on or off post.
You are a dreamer at best.
When it's a false market value because of people buying it all up and then selling it for 10 times what they bought it for isnt market value. You are delirious. Did you take your meds this morning.
Do you know how I know how primers arent 500 per 1k, because when they are in stock they are selling for 35-40 dollars as they did last year. Yes they dont always have them but when they do they arent 500 dollars. So yeah it's a false market.
I'll send you my W2s from last year and then you try to tell me the army pays great
Now politely fuck off.
Doc
You do not get a clothing Allowance every year? For Enlisted with 10+ years of service it should be $444 a year. Right before I got out I had supply order me a full ASU set. Never paid a dime. Never even got them tailored they are in a box somehwere.
Housing is Tax Free
Every base I have been stationed had a skeet/trap club. It was usually $3/4 per round which is close to cost.
Tobacco and Alcohol are poor life choices, you should stay away from both.
I know this is not going to be popular, but most people in the military are grossly overpaid. When you factor in all the benefits that are tax free along with the pay, you understand why there are many more who want to join than there are slots. All life expenses are paid for, and your pay is basically disposable income. If you are smart you would be maxing your TSP so when you retire in 20 years you are set. Its why the military is overrepresented with poor and lower middle class, because they can Join, Get paid to learn a job, gain experience and skills while being paid well, get a 20 year retirement, Get paid to go to college after and get vets preference in federal hiring. No where else can you move up so fast and chance your station in life. I work with a bunch of Gs13s and 14's making $110k+/year plus their military retirement + VA disability. Thats $150K+ a year taxable and another $20+ k a year tax free. Some didn't do jack shit for 20 years in the mil. They still don't today. But they would never be where they are had they not enlisted and most came from poor/humble backgrounds and broken homes. Now they are the top 10%, all becuase of their military service.
What is a False market value? The market value is what people are willing to pay. It takes two parties to make a transaction and both are doing so of their free will. This is like 7th grade basic economics.
You fail to understand the cost of your military benefits much like you fail basic economics.
Add up the cost of your housing, clothing, food, training, base pay, travel, medical, retirement, education, payroll and matching taxes, SSI/FICA and all other benefits. If you have a family all their costs as well.
You probably cost the Army about $200-250K a year in total cost, with most of that benefiting YOU.
That bullshit whoa is me works on people who never served and don't understand. Come join the real world where EVERYTHING is taxed. BAH in my area is $3000+/Month.
So thats $36K+ a year in TAX FREE money just for housing so I have to make $50K a year just to cover that.
Pay $500+ a month for medical
Pay $500+ a month for food
Pay 3% more of your salary towards your defined benefits.
And since all that shit is taxable, your tax bracket is higher and you pay even more in taxes.
One of my best friends is a E7 in the airforce about to retire. He has a wife and 2 boys. Lives in a $500K house, His wife doesn't work and they send their kids to private school that costs about $10K per kid per year. He has a full machine shop he paid for and plenty of toys. They don't seem to have any money issues Grew up a Orphan with nothing.
He knows how good he has it and even with his retirement, will have to get a job making $60K+ a year just to match his current pay/benefits.
You don't know how good you have it. The real world is going to be a rude awakening, like it is for most who think the grass is greener.