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How much pay did the American soldiers get during 1700s?
Most of the soldiers were volunteers during the Revolution. They pretty much had to pay for their own food and were not given regular pay.
Why does the us military expect soldiers to pay for their own ticket home from Iraq if it's not for official army business?
Because they get a pay check.
What complaints did Roman Soldiers about life in the Army?
The Roman soldier had the standard gripes about army life as present day soldiers. Some of these were the lack of sleep, the discipline, the amount of deductions from their pay, the attitude of their centurion, and the food.
Do British soldiers have to pay for their meals in the army?
Yes they do, If you are single and live in Service accommodation a daily food charge is deducted from your pay, this amounts to about £5 per day.
What did Alexander the great pay his soldiers to do?
He used to pay gold and lands to those Soldiers and their family members who were fighting for him. He used to conquer kingdoms, used to loot those and disburse in his army.
Why didnt the government supply enough food and equipment to the continental army?
The states had the responsibility to determine how the clothing, food, and other financial aspects were to be paid for the Continental Army soldiers. These states disagreed on how the money to pay for these obligations would be obtained leaving shortages on supplies, shelter, clothing, and other necessities for the soldiers. Congress did not have the power to raise taxes to pay for them.
Do families or friends have to pay for soldiers leave?
No, the army pays for the soldier...
Why was it necessary for the second continental Congress to print it's own money?
The second continental congress printed its own money to pay for guns, food, and uniforms for soldiers.
Is there a payment for army leave?
Soldiers on leave continue to receive their regular pay.
Did roman soldiers get their food free?
Roman soldiers got their food: 1) through supplies to the army by the Roman state form the breadbaskets of the Roman Empire (Egypt, Tunisia and Sicily) 2) through the purchase of food from producers in the area where a legion was stationed by the commanders of the legion 3) though private purchases from local traders by the soldiers 4) though hunting in the local area by soldiers during their spare time 5) when travelling on campaigns the legionaries would obtain their food through pillaging
Does the army provide separation pay to soldiers who are lower enlisted and have 10 years in service?
No.
How did the Congress pay some soldiers for their service in the Revolutionary War?
For a while, they couldn't! Although the pay for a private was only $6, the Congress almost never was able to pay the soldiers. In fact, only the soldiers' respect for their Commander, George Washington, kept many from deserting. In In the year 1783, after the war was over, the soldiers still had not been paid their salaries, and the Congress was chased out of Philadelphia by its own army!
