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nounThe monthly pay granted to members of the active-duty military, determined by pay grade.
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basic pay. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/basic%20pay
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“basic pay.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/basic%20pay. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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