japseyewarrior
Old-Salt
There will be changes to LOA this year in case anyone hasn't seen the announcement.
Details here.
Overview
From 1 July 2021, the way in which the Armed Forces’ Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) is calculated will be changing. The changes will make the allowance more transparent, fairer to all service personnel, and improve oversight. They do not impact eligibility or other allowances and are not a saving measure but designed to be cost neutral.
The changes are the result of a thorough review of the current methodology, in place since 1981, which has taken more than three years to complete. One of the most significant changes will be the introduction of a single band for all service personnel regardless of rank, removing the previous rank-based banding system. We hope this will be positive for many armed forces personnel, especially those of lower ranks or with young families.
The new methodology is based on commercially available data used by multi-national corporations like Shell and BP, as well as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and is needs-based. This modernisation means service personnel will see changes to the rates of LOA, which could increase, although some will decrease depending on the current rank-related level they receive and the location they serve. This new transparent system means the amount offered to service personnel will not be associated to rank. Rates will be published in June 2021. The changes will be fully implemented over a three-year transition period.
Remember troops, it's 'not a saving measure'
Details here.
Overview
From 1 July 2021, the way in which the Armed Forces’ Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) is calculated will be changing. The changes will make the allowance more transparent, fairer to all service personnel, and improve oversight. They do not impact eligibility or other allowances and are not a saving measure but designed to be cost neutral.
The changes are the result of a thorough review of the current methodology, in place since 1981, which has taken more than three years to complete. One of the most significant changes will be the introduction of a single band for all service personnel regardless of rank, removing the previous rank-based banding system. We hope this will be positive for many armed forces personnel, especially those of lower ranks or with young families.
The new methodology is based on commercially available data used by multi-national corporations like Shell and BP, as well as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and is needs-based. This modernisation means service personnel will see changes to the rates of LOA, which could increase, although some will decrease depending on the current rank-related level they receive and the location they serve. This new transparent system means the amount offered to service personnel will not be associated to rank. Rates will be published in June 2021. The changes will be fully implemented over a three-year transition period.
Remember troops, it's 'not a saving measure'
