Armed Service Men's Dependency Checks Thefts

The transcript discusses the importance of dependency checks for servicemen's families, highlighting how these checks enable soldiers, airmen, and sailors to perform better knowing their families are financially supported. The War Department's Office of Dependency Benefits in Newark, NJ, plays a crucial role by distributing $5 million daily to servicemen's relatives, amounting to nearly $2 billion annually.

What is the primary purpose of dependency checks for servicemen?

• To fund military operations

• To increase the salary of servicemen

• To pay for servicemen's education

• To provide financial support to servicemen's families

How do dependency benefits impact the morale of servicemen?

• They reduce the need for military training

• They increase the number of servicemen

• They make servicemen more competitive

• They ensure servicemen's families are financially secure

Where is the War Department's Office of Dependency benefits located?

• New York, NY

• Los Angeles, CA

• Chicago, IL

• Newark, NJ

What is the daily amount mailed out by the War Department's Office?

• $1 million

• $3 million

• $10 million

• $5 million

What is the annual rate of dependency benefits distributed?

• $1 billion

• $4 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion