First of all, if you can find out what rank he is, I can tell you what his pay range is, or at least give you a darn good idea depending on his situation. Second of all, it is not true that most lower enlisted qualify for food stamps. I am a former military member and am married to a current military member (both enlisted) and although it is possible that an enlisted soldier qualifies for food stamps, it happens rarely. Now, if he has remarried and has several children, it is very possible. Third, they would NOT put him in jail, his command would simply have his payments come directly out of his pay in the form of an allotment. If he is still inexperienced w/ the military, he may qualify for pay he doesn't even know he can qualify for. For example, if he is single and living on base, he can still qualify for a housing allowance to be paid for the support of his dependent not living with him. If you have any more details about his situation, especially rank, I can help you with more info.
