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◆ Finance / Pay

BAS

Basic Allowance for Subsistence

A monthly food allowance paid to soldiers. Updated annually. Rate is the same for all enlisted; officers receive a different rate.

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BAH

Basic Allowance for Housing

LES

Leave and Earnings Statement

TSP

Thrift Savings Plan

COLA

Cost of Living Allowance

TLA

Temporary Lodging Allowance

TLE

Temporary Lodging Expense