Another insulting handout?

clipped from news.bbc.co.uk Troops to get council tax rebate The measure will be worth £140 to every soldier who pays the tax on a UK property and is serving a six-month tour of duty. Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "It underlines the government's commitment to support our armed forces and their families. The tax-free Operational Allowance is worth £2,320 over a six-month tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.