Extra pay, extra tax

FINANCIAL year (FY) 04/05 will yield 27 paydays instead of the usual 26, causing a minor tax headache.

Removal policy woes

Purchasing and living in one's own home is often referred to as "the great Australian dream", but when it comes to ADF members purchasing their own home in a current posting location that dream can easily turn into a nightmare.

DOCM-A warns of deadline

THE wait will soon be over for officer posting orders as staff at the Directorate of Officer Career Management-Army (DOCM-A) prepare for distribution.

Time to train officers

CA LT-GENPeter Leahy has endorsed a cohort management plan to clear the large training backlog of officers requiring the Intermediate Operations Course (IOC)/Grade Two (G2) course in the All Corps Officer Training Continuum (ACOTC).

SCMA correction

IN THE previous SCMA article on Soldier Administration, a paragraph referring to Long Service Leave (LSL) incorrectly outlined administrative requirements for Leave Without Pay (LWOP).
The paragraph should have read:
SCMA approves periods of LWOP greater than three months. Factors considered by SCMA are detailed in the Army Pay and Conditions Manual, but two prime factors are the recommendation by the soldier's unit and a stated intent by the soldier to return at the end of LWOP.
The soldier's unit will confirm they are willing to accept the vacancy. Applications must be received at SCMA six weeks before the requested commencement date to ensure the soldier is not paid during LWOP. LWOP will not be approved for any period before discharge.

Procedures for visiting SCMA

Visits are a very important part of SCMA’s business as they help promote a better understanding of its core task - soldier career management.
Please make yourself familiar with SCMA's policy on arranging visits.

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