16.1.1 Purpose
16.1.2 Definitions
16.1.3 Member
this Chapter applies to
16.1.4 Hardship
package
16.1.5 Hardship
package limits
16.1.6 Hardship
package does not apply to service on deployments
16.1.7 Basis
for hardship package
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The purpose of the overseas hardship package is to provide assistance for members and their dependants beyond that covered by normal overseas conditions of service. It is provided for difficulties or hardships experienced on either of these kinds of overseas service. |
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Long-term posting at certain posting locations overseas. |
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Short-term duty at certain overseas locations (for hardship allowance and additional recreation leave only). |
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The overseas hardship package is additional to the other benefits provided to members serving overseas. It compensates for difficulties, not for perceived danger. The hardship package is not danger money. |
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Term |
Definition in this Chapter |
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Hardship |
The significant adverse effect on the lifestyle
or welfare of members and their dependants, as a result of living conditions
at the posting location, as compared with those in |
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This Chapter applies to eligible members serving at a location shown in Annex 16.A. |
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For specific information about the eligibility for each of the components of the hardship package, refer to the appropriate Part in this Chapter. |
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The hardship package consists of: |
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Item |
Allowance |
See: |
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Hardship allowance. |
Chapter 16 Part 2 |
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Additional recreation leave. |
Chapter 16 Part 3 |
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Assisted leave travel. |
Chapter 16 Part 4 |
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Accommodation on unavoidable stopovers. |
Chapter 16 Part 5 |
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Excess baggage during assisted leave travel. |
Chapter 16 Part 6 |
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Assistance in extraordinary circumstances. |
Chapter 16 Part 7 |
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7. |
Location allowances for |
Chapter 16 Part 8 |
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Limits apply to the extent of assistance provided in the hardship package. |
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For specific information about the limits that apply to each of the components of the hardship package, refer to the appropriate Part in this Chapter. |
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The hardship package set out in this Chapter does
not apply to service on warlike and |
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All conditions of service for such deployments are set out in Chapter 17. |
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Locations are graded on factors that indicate if a
location is harder to live in than |
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This table lists the factors that are assessed and what they include. |
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Item |
Item |
Description |
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Climate |
The climate comparison between |
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Health |
The quality and availability of health care at the post. |
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Language and culture |
A comparison of the first and second languages
spoken at the post and in |
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Goods and services |
The quality and availability of goods and services at the post. |
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Isolation |
The distance between the post and |
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Social network and leisure |
The ability to enjoy free time, news, media, an expatriate community and recreation facilities. |
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Housing, utilities and education |
The quality and availability of suitable housing and utilities as well as the availability of international schools, the curriculum taught, the language of the school and the age range of suitable education. |
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Personal security |
The level of criminal activity and social tensions at the post, and their effect on personal safety. |
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The items listed are ranked for each overseas posting location according to seven categories. The categories range from A (the least difficult) to G (the most difficult). They are reviewed annually by the data service provider. |
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Members should be aware that the hardship package for their posting location could change considerably during their posting as a result of the annual review. |