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.
Special and Incentive Pays. Basic pay and allowances are only a part of the military compensation picture. Many military members qualify for special pays and incentives that are part of the service's recruitment and retention efforts. Some compensate members for assignment to hazardous or difficult duty conditions. NOTICE: Changes to Imminent Danger Pay (IDP) and Hardship Duty Pay - Location (HDP-L): Effective June 1, 2014, there will be changes to the locations designated as imminent danger areas for IDP purposes.