So, what exactly is drill pay, you ask? Well, it's the money you earn for attending those monthly drills I was just talking about. And, it's not just a token amount either - we're talking real money, people. For example, a Sergeant with over six years of service can earn around $434 per drill weekend.
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But, here's the best part: you can earn even more money by participating in specialized training or deployments. I mean, who wouldn't want to earn some extra cash for doing something awesome like parachuting or explosive ordnance disposal?