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Cost and Benefits of Longevity Payments for Time Spent in the Delayed Entry Program

NSIAD-84-145 Published: Sep 26, 1984. Publicly Released: Sep 26, 1984.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the costs and benefits of longevity payments for time spent in the Department of Defense's delayed entry program. The program allows individuals to enlist but to delay reporting for duty for up to 12 months, until appropriated jobs and training are available.

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