CS do not recieve X factor
A bit of history.
Prior to 1970, we who then served were paid what amounted to "pocket money," with single personnel getting free messing and barrack accommodation, and married personnel being allocated free married accommodation, and "marriage allowance."
Then, in 1970 the "Military Salary" was introduced and we were placed on the same footing as a nominal "basket" of equivalent civilian occupations. Within ranks and grades we all earned the same rate and paid for our accommodation and messing. The "X-factor" payment was an additional sum intended to compensate for the difference between civilian and military working conditions.
At the time it was introduced, X-Factor was 10% of the basic military salary. Taking the difference between the military working conditions in 1970 and today, the X-Factor might well be as much as 100% (though unfortunately it isn't). That 10% certainly wasn't meant to compensate for the sustained deployments to combat zones such as today's miltary have to endure.
So
Jimlad, pray tell us why civilians should get X-Factor.