Publication date: 04.06.2024
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Payment of compensation for food security for military personnel
Introduction
Providing military personnel with food is one of the main functions of the state in supporting its defenders. However, in some cases, food security can be replaced by monetary compensation. In this article, we will consider to whom this compensation is provided, what are the conditions for receiving it, and how the amount of payments is calculated.
Who is compensated?
Monetary compensation for food provision is provided for all categories of servicemen who, for certain reasons, do not receive food in kind. This concerns:
Conscript servicemen:
Persons who undergo military service and do not receive food security in the prescribed manner.
Servicemen of contract service:
Persons who perform military service under a contract and do not receive food security in the prescribed manner.
Military personnel who are on business trip or undergoing treatment:
Persons who are on a business trip, undergoing treatment or in other circumstances that prevent them from receiving food in kind.
Conditions for providing compensation
To receive monetary compensation for food provision, military personnel must meet certain criteria:
Official confirmation of status: A military serviceman must have an official status, confirmed by relevant documents, providing for the receipt of food security.Lack of in-kind provision: There must be official records or documents confirming the absence of in-kind food provision.
Application for compensation: A military serviceman must submit an official application for receiving monetary compensation for food security.
Amount of compensation
The amount of monetary compensation for food provision is determined on the basis of the established standards of provision and the cost of food. The main provisions regarding the amount of payments are provided for by the legislation of Ukraine:
Cost of food: The amount of compensation is calculated according to the cost of food, which should have been given to the serviceman in kind.
Official calculations: The cost of food is calculated on the basis of official prices approved by the relevant authorities.
Procedure for receiving compensation
Appeal to the command: A military serviceman must appeal to his command with a statement about the lack of food supply in kind.
Preparation of documents: The command or relevant services prepare the necessary documents confirming the absence of food supply.
Submitting an application for compensation: A military serviceman submits an application for monetary compensation to the relevant financial authority.
Examination of the application: The financial body examines the application and makes a decision on the payment of compensation.
Payment of compensation: After the decision is made, the compensation is paid to the serviceman's account.
Conclusion
Payment of monetary compensation for food provision is an important mechanism of support for military personnel.This compensation helps ensure adequate living and service conditions for military personnel who, for various reasons, cannot receive food in kind. Ensuring fair and timely payments contributes to increasing the morale and combat capacity of servicemen.
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