Name three common basic pay entitlements for enlisted members.

• A. Basic Pay, Overseas Cost of Living Allowance, Hazardous Duty Pay.
• B. Basic Pay, Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH).
• C. Basic Pay, Health Insurance Premium, Travel Pay.
• D. BAS, BAH, Combat Pay.

Answer: (B)

Understanding basic pay entitlements for enlisted members. Basic Pay is the fixed salary tied to rank and years of service. The Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) covers meals when government meals aren’t provided. The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) helps offset housing costs based on location, pay grade, and dependency status. These three together represent the core compensation most enlisted members receive on a regular basis. Other payments are more specialized or situational—things like Hazardous Duty Pay, Overseas Cost of Living Allowance, Combat Pay, Travel Pay, or health insurance-related costs are additional benefits or allowances rather than the standard trio of basic pay components.