News release: “The Department of Defense released [June 21, 2012] the report of the 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC), which assesses the effectiveness of military pay and benefits. Every four years, the DoD is directed by the President to complete a review of compensation principles and concepts for members of the uniformed services. The 11th QRMC began in 2010, and focused on the following four areas established by the President: special and incentive pays for critical career fields; combat compensation; wounded warriors, caregivers, and survivor compensation; and Reserve and National Guard compensation and benefits. DoD will study the recommendations for potential implementation and, if needed, send selected proposals to Congress as proposed legislation. The 11th QRMC began its study by analyzing the relative standing of military compensation with civilian wages as context for decisions about elements of the military compensation system. The QRMC found that regular military compensation (RMC) for enlisted personnel and officers compares favorably with civilian wages for those with comparable education and experience.”