BAS

BAS is intended to offset the cost of meals. The 2026 enlisted rate is $476.95 per month (a 2.4% increase from the 2025 rate of $465.77, per the DFAS 2026 BAS rate table). Officers receive a different (lower) BAS rate. BAS is paid regardless of whether the service member eats in the chow hall. Rates are adjusted annually using food cost data.