I like a challenge, CB!
Anyway, I'm sure he meant nothing by it. Probably just misunderstood something I said. I'm certain IM wouldn't want to behave like his predecessors. I am happy to explain.
Back to the thread.
I do believe that no serviceman or woman should be out of pocket for performing their duty. No matter what or where that duty may be. It will always be the case that some duties are better than others, but that isn't a basis for calculating pay or allownces. And that certainly isn't what LOA was introduced to do. That said, there has always been an element of sour grapes so it doesn't surprise me that some of the posts here are slightly on the bitter side.