4187 Stop Meal Deductions Example (2024)

For soldiers in the United States Army, the intricacies of military pay are often a source of confusion and frustration. Among the most common administrative actions affecting a soldier's monthly Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) is the deduction for meals, formally known as the Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) deduction. When a soldier’s dining facility (DFAC) usage changes, or when they are no longer required to eat in a government mess hall, administrative action is required to stop these deductions.

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