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The United States is made up of 50 states, but 48 states – also known as the conterminous states, the lower 48, or the contiguous states – are adjoined. Two of the states – Alaska and Hawaii – are not part of the lower 48 states….Lower 48 States 2021.

When it comes to the United States, “contiguous” refers to all of the states that touch one another, without another country or a body of water coming between them. Each of the U.S states is contiguous with one or more other states, except for two: Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska and Hawaii are, therefore, not contiguous.

States of the U.S. There are fifty (50) states and Washington D.C.The last two states to join the Union were Alaska (49th) and Hawaii (50th). Both joined in 1959.

The contiguous United States (also known as the United States Mainland) does not include Alaska, Hawaii, or any other territories under the control of the United States.

OCONUS adds a word outside and means “outside contiguous United States.” But OCONUS does not mean foreign countries; it specifically refers to states and U.S. territories that are not a part of the continental U.S., such as Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Puerto Rico, America Samoa, and U.S. Saipan.

A temporary duty, or TDY, employee, works for the U.S. government and is stationed on a temporary basis away from his permanent job location. This designation includes certain military personnel. TDY status may involve working on a temporary job or receiving training.

A general tour of duty for soldiers comprises service that can last from half a year to four years. Generally, duties that last longer than two years are eligible to receive medals of merit related to their service.

Hardship Duty Pay is an additional compensation that is determined based on the area stationed in Korea. Soldiers stationed in Ar- ea I, which borders North Korea, are entitled to HDP in the amount of $150.00. Generally, Soldiers in all other areas receive $50.00.

If you’re stationed in Seoul or Osan, you’ll have the convenience of everything you need, Western-world amenities, on-post. Because you’re isolated and very far from most friends and family, there’s a close-knit atmosphere: it’s relatively easy to make friends.

The most common extra pays and allowances during deployment include: Family Separation Allowance starts after 30 days: $8.33 per day, up to $250 per month. Hardship Duty Pay for location or mission: $50, $100, or $150 per month.

Single servicemembers typically will serve two-year tours, and troops who bring their Families will stay for three years. The new policy will usher in big changes. The vast majority of the 28,500 U.S. troops in South Korea currently serve one-year, unaccompanied tours.

Yes it is true, you can bring your dependents non command sponsored. You only sacrifice your follow on if you conduct a 2 or 3 year tour. You also sacrifice your BAH for where your family members would be living at and family separation pay. There are a lot of families here at Osan.

It can be easy or challenging to move your family, depending on your active duty spouse’s job and base. I know many families who have brought kids and pets to South Korea on a non-command sponsored assignment and loved their time in Korea. It is indeed possible.

A tour of duty in Korea depended upon proximity to the fighting. Rear-echelon forces (67% of Army personnel) served 18 months. Combat troops (33% of the Army) fought for nine to 12 months. GIs at the front did get a bit extra.

Robert Lewis Howard

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How long does this conscription last? Military service in South Korea lasts for approximately 18 months, making it among the longest in the world, but the length depends on the branch of military where the service is being undertaken.

BTS are unlikely to continue making group music with other members missing, this means they will go solo for a big while. According to data BTS will make their next come back in 2028, or in 2026 if 3 memebers enlist together. Meaning ARMY would suffer.

It was in December 2020, that South Korea’s parliament passed a bill allowing the biggest K-pop stars including BTS to delay their compulsory military service until the age of 30. As per an analyst from Leading Investment and Securities, BTS members could decide on joining the military together in mid-2022.

No, foreigners do not get conscripted in South Korea, or in any country that uses conscription for that matter. Bi-nationals would get drafted unless they renounce their Korean citizenship. If you are Korean it is very difficult to avoid conscription.