A theory of explanation might treat explanations in either a realist or an epistemic (that is, anti-realist) sense. A realist interpretation of explanation holds that the entities or processes an explanation posits actually exist--the explanation is a literal description of external reality.
Officers in pay grades O-1, O-2, and O-3 with more than four years of prior cumulative service in an enlisted or warrant officer grade are paid increased wages using the special pay grades of O-1E, O-2E, and O-3E, respectively.
I've used round numbers here. See the accompanying spreadsheet to see an example. using a specific formula. Points to note: â¢ The salary range is typically +/- 15 to 25% percent of the midpoint. â¢ The salary midpoint of a grade is typically 20-30% higher than the. preceding grades salary midpoint.