Which statement best describes what a Leave and Earnings Statement displays?

• A. It shows only deductions
• B. It shows base pay and annual bonuses
• C. It shows allowances such as BAH and BAS and the net pay
• D. It shows hospital benefits and retirement contributions

Answer: (C)

The Leave and Earnings Statement is a detailed snapshot of what a service member earns and what is taken out, focusing on how pay is composed. It lists base pay, then allowances such as housing (BAH) and meals (BAS), and finally the net pay—the amount actually deposited after deductions. While other items and deductions appear on the statement, the essential description you’re looking for is the combination of base pay, allowances, and net pay. It’s not limited to deductions, it doesn’t typically highlight annual bonuses as a standard component, and hospital benefits aren’t shown as earnings—health benefits are separate from pay details.