Joint Service Pay Readjustment Act
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The Joint Service Pay Readjustment Act is
Before the act, separate pay legislation for the United States Army and Navy was the norm. For the first time, Congress attempted to deal with compensation for all the armed services in a comprehensive manner in response to higher living costs. Higher rates of pay were established for all members, cash allowances were authorized for enlisted personnel when quarters and subsistence were not furnished in kind and longevity credit was given as “permanent additions” to base pay. The US Coast Guard was fully elevated to a branch of the Armed forces.
Before the act, separate pay legislation for the United States Army and Navy was the norm. For the first time, Congress attempted to deal with compensation for all the armed services in a comprehensive manner in response to higher living costs. Higher rates of pay were established for all members, cash allowances were authorized for enlisted personnel when quarters and subsistence were not furnished in kind and longevity credit was given as “permanent additions” to base pay. The US Coast Guard was fully elevated to a branch of the Armed forces.