Camp Humphreys, SOUTH KOREA – Active duty servicemembers assigned to units in South Korea are asked to complete the voluntary Living Pattern Survey and OHA Utility Expenses Survey from Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2026.
The LPS uses inputs on shopping habits for groceries, clothing, childcare, household furnishings, entertainment, transportation and more to inform cost-of-living allowance (COLA) calculations for local areas. While the Utility Expenses Survey (UES) results will have a direct impact on the URMA computed for service members stationed at your location.
The survey is open to all active-duty members (including reserve members on long-term active-duty orders). Completing each survey will take about 30 to 40 minutes and can be...
01.08.2026 | GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], KR |
Story by Carrie Castillo
Camp Humphreys, SOUTH KOREA ā€“ Active duty servicemembers assigned to units in South Korea are asked to complete the voluntary Living Pattern Survey and OHA Utility Expenses Survey from 1 Jan to 31 Mar.
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