Cambridgdge Crash,
It used to go like this. When deployed and OWP was in receipt, LOA ceased to be paid. Upon return, LOA was re-started and back paid to when it was originally stopped. Bizarre, you bet.
I believe that now, OWP and LOA are payable together, but don't quote me on that, I need to get clarification.
I am not aware of an overseas fuel allowance. I would have thought Fuel costs were built into LOA.
There are no Tax free scams. Yes, you are entitled to buy vehicles duty free but in most cases, you can buy cheaper from the UK.
Personnel generally do not get extended beyond their original EOT date, so certainly are not encouraged to stay to harvest tax free cars.
Incidentally, the Sovereign Base Areas are not in the EU.
SS,
I will get back to you on some of your observations.
Cheers,
Exleckie