At the end of 2020, the United States Army was recognized as the strongest in the world. Therefore, most Americans are sure that service in the US Army is very prestigious and well-paid. Let’s take a closer look at this issue.

Service in the US Army is voluntary. Anyone can sign a contract with the state for service terms of two to six years. The US military is divided into 5 types. Those who wish to serve may choose one of the following types:

• United States Army

• United States Coast Guard

• United States Air Force

• U.S. Navy

• U.S. Marine Corps

The military personnel in the US receive good money for their service. As soon as a recruit is enrolled, a substantial amount of money from $10,000 to $30,000 is deposited into his/her bank account. In addition, monthly allowances start at $1,300. After three months of service, earnings increase by 250-400 dollars.

The maximum amount of remuneration for a soldier is $4,000. Officers earn twice as much. To become an officer, you need to have US citizenship, a Bachelor’s degree, and successfully pass the necessary tests. US army generals earn between $140,000 and $220,000 a year.

Special perks

The US provides military personnel with a wide variety of incentives. Please, find below the most common ones:

• When a soldier is going to rent a house, the army will compensate for all the expenses.

• If a soldier participates in hostilities, the state pays an additional $350 monthly, as well as $10 a day for uncomfortable conditions.

• Surcharges for parachuting, serving on submarines, and even for duty on a day off.

• Compensation for the cost of uniforms and official transport.

In addition, the Pentagon’s social package includes about 150 benefits. The most significant is the benefit of free health insurance for the whole family.

As for pension provision, it is also very generous. Once a soldier retires, he/she receives a severance pay of between $16,000 and $165,000 depending on years of service and rank. After that, every month, the former soldier will receive from 850 to 18,000 dollars.

Thus, the US Army fully justifies the title of the best in the world. It is hard to imagine an army where there is such a degree of care for military personnel, decent material support for the conditions of service, a large number of benefits, and a high level of income for soldiers.

Military personnel is fed thrice a day. However, on weekends and holidays, soldiers are additionally given more food. The country does not save on food. Hence, the American army food is recognized as one of the most diverse. The diet of a US soldier may include scrambled eggs, coffee, juices, soups, fried meats, vegetables, fruits, and much more. Moreover, soldiers receive monthly cash ranging from 100 to 300 dollars, which can be spent on food or anything they currently need.