As the men began returning home after the was ended, the Army and other services, lost headcount in droves.  It was clear that a large majority preferred to return to civilian life.  In order to persuade some of them to re-enlist, a new pay scale was devised that would entice some of them o stay in uniforms.
 

Essential Facts

about the

NEW

Army Pay Scale

FOR  ENLISTED  MEN

UNITED   STATES   ARMY RECRUITING SERVICE