Which document provides a service member’s pay, deductions, and leave balances for a given pay period?

• A. The Wage and Tax Statement (W-2).
• B. The Monthly Travel Report.
• C. The Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).
• D. The Pay Stub Summary.

Answer: (C)

The Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) is the document that shows a service member’s pay, deductions, and leave balances for the specific pay period. It provides a detailed breakdown of earnings (base pay and allowances), deductions (taxes, retirement, insurance, etc.), and the current leave balance as of that period, all in one record. In the military, the LES is the official pay view used to review what was earned, what was taken out, and how much leave you have remaining for that period.

The other documents have different purposes. A W-2 is an annual tax form used for filing taxes, not for a single pay period. A Monthly Travel Report tracks travel-related reimbursements, not pay and leave details. A Pay Stub Summary may be used in some contexts but isn’t the standard military record for pay, deductions, and leave balances.