field-allowance
Noun: A field-allowance is a specific type of supplementary payment or compensation given to military personnel who are serving in active combat zones or field operations. This allowance is intended to cover additional costs or hardships incurred while deployed away from a permanent base.
- (A financial compensation for service in a combat or field environment.)
- (A monetary benefit tied to the duration of field service.)
"to qualify for field-allowance": to meet the criteria for receiving this special pay.
- Only troops stationed in designated conflict zones qualify for the field-allowance. (They are eligible for the extra payment due to their location.)
"field-allowance rate": the specific amount of money paid per day or month for field service.
- The field-allowance rate has been increased to reflect the rising costs of living in warzones. (The daily or monthly payment amount.)
Field (adj): relating to military operations in the open, away from headquarters.
- The unit conducted field exercises for two weeks. (Training in a real-world, outdoor setting.)
Allowance (n): a sum of money paid regularly to a person to cover specific expenses.
- She receives a travel allowance for business trips. (A regular payment for a particular purpose.)
- Combat pay: additional money given to soldiers serving in dangerous areas.
- Hazardous duty pay: extra compensation for performing risky tasks.
- Deployment bonus: a lump sum or extra payment for being sent on a mission.
"in the field": in active military service away from a base.
- The commander has been in the field for six months. (Deployed and operating in a combat zone.)
"field of operations": the area where military activities take place.
- The field-allowance is only granted when soldiers are in the field of operations. (The designated combat zone.)