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FROM THE FIELD

DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES NEWS (Cont’d)

The latest version of the Department of Defense Compensation and Benefits Handbook is here! If
you’re a service member, caregiver or family member, download your copy to stay up-to-date on

relevant benefits information.

Supporting Our Wounded Warriors

From the moment you leave the combat zone, our Wounded Warrior Pay Management teams are at

work to make sure your pay and other entitlements don't become things that you or your family
have to worry about. With your service's finance offices, we will be with you through medical

treatment and rehabilitation until you've returned to active duty or left military service.

While our pay experts monitor every aspect of your pay, it's also important that you and your
family understand some of the unique pay-related topics we are working on.
The Making of a Non-Commissioned Officer by SSG
Alisha A. Gonzalez, 36B SLC, 003-21
The following list includes publications in .pdf format. You will require Adobe's Acrobat
Reader which is available free.
Introduction
SCAADL: DoD's Warrior Care Blog has information about the Special Compensation for Assistance
Great leaders are students of leadership and are constantly evolving and adapting to those whom
with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) calculator. According to the website, "SCAADL is a special
they lead. The important qualities of an outstanding leader are constant growth and personal
development, being a servant leader, and giving trust and respect. They emulate the ability to
monthly compensation for eligible catastrophically injured or ill Service members who require
adopt change and are stewards of being a servant leader. From person to person, leadership
assistance with activities of daily living or who are at a high risk for personal safety and cannot live
looks differently. No two styles are the same, so while someone is developing their leadership
independently in the community without caregiver support. SCAADL, authorized by the Fiscal Year
style, they take from the people who have been a mentor to them in the past. Not every person
2010 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 111-84), provides financial assistance for the
who has authority over others exhibits good behaviors. Through negative behavior, Soldiers and
non-medical care, support and assistance by a primary caregiver for the Service member."
Leaders learn lessons. Leaders earn trust and respect, and building on that foundation with peers
and subordinates requires consistency. It takes more than a day to develop great leaders.
DFAS Wounded Warrior Pay & Entitlements Handbook (PDF Nov 20)
Although some people have natural leadership, it does not exempt them from continuing to grow.

DoD Compensation & Benefits Handbook for Seriously Ill & Injured Members of the Armed Forces
Growth and Development
Growth as a leader comes with self-reflection, willingness to receive constructive criticism, and
Learn how Retired Disability Income is calculated (PowerPoint viewer available free)
taking experiences from others to incorporate and build on. Self-reflection requires a person to
have introspection when situations arise. Internally those persons may seek to understand how
The Retired Disability Income Estimator is currently unavailable.
to address situations from various perspectives. This applies to all ends of the spectrum
throughout your leadership career; not every encounter will be a walk in the park. When faced
Wounded Warrior Travel Claim Guide (PDF - Jul 2017)
with adversity, it gives a person an opportunity to cultivate a chance to evaluate the
circumstances of each instance. Individuals trying to better themselves value constructive
Family Member Travel Claim Guide (PDF - Jul 2017)
criticism. When people receive constructive criticism with an open mind, it sheds light on areas
of improvement. Feedback should not be limited to a mentor but should come from all levels of
About the Family Member Debit Card Program
the formation.

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