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What is Ask Our Military Expert?

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Ask Our Military Expert is a 24/7 military life advisor that provides instant, personalized answers to questions about military finances, PCS moves, deployment, career progression, benefits, and base life. It's powered by 25,000+ data points including official rates from DFAS, VA, TSP, and JTR, plus curated military guidance.

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What types of questions can I ask?

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You can ask about: Military pay (BAH, BAS, COLA, special pays), PCS moves (DITY profit, entitlements, housing), Deployment (SDP, combat zone tax exclusion, family prep), TSP and retirement planning, Career decisions (SRB, reenlistment, promotion), VA benefits, TRICARE, GI Bill, Base life (on-base vs off-base, schools, commissary), and more.

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How accurate are the answers?

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Our Military Expert analyzes 25,000+ data points from official sources (DFAS, VA, TSP, JTR) including 16,000+ BAH rates, military pay tables, tax codes, and curated military guidance. Answers achieve a 9.2/10 user satisfaction rating. When official data is available, answers include direct citations and verification links. Advisory answers provide comprehensive explanations with actionable next steps.

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How fast do I get an answer?

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Average response time is 1.8 seconds. Our hybrid RAG system retrieves relevant knowledge chunks and generates personalized answers instantly.

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Is my information personalized?

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Yes. Answers are personalized based on your rank, base location, family status, and years of service. An E-5 at Fort Hood gets different BAH guidance than an O-3 at Ramstein.

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