Hydrological, or direct, effects of doing this include reduction in downstream river flow, increased evaporation in the irrigated area, increased level in the water table as groundwater recharge in the area is increased and flow increased in the irrigated area.
Origins: This item about the elimination of imminent danger pay (also known as combat pay or hostile fire pay) for all U.S. military personnel save for those who are being shot at includes some truth and a good deal of mischaracterization.
Marine Corps Deployment Pay. Depending on the nature of the deployment and its length, a Marine may be entitled to special pay while deployed. Deployed Marines may be entitled to sea duty pay, for instance, or to imminent danger or hostile fire pay if they're deployed to combat areas.