A bill to amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to make permanent certain provisions of the Dependents Assistance Act of 1950, as amended.

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=Title I: Amendments to Make Permanent Certain Provisions of the Dependents Assistance Act of 1950, as Amended= - Permits, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Armed Force concerned, a regular enlisted member of an Armed Force who has dependents to be discharged for hardship. Revises the definition of a work "parent" for purposes of determining the entitlement of quarters allowances. Sets forth the monthly basic allowance for quarters for enlisted members in specific pay grades. Permits the Secretary concerned to make any determination necessary to administer this title with regard to enlisted members, including determinations of dependency and relationship, and to reconsider and change or modify any such determination.

=Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions= - Extends to June 30, 1975, those provisions of law authorizing special pay for physicians, dentists, optometrists and veternarians ordered to active duty after June 30, 1973. Extends to June 30, 1975, those provisions of law providing for the payment of an enlistment bonus to a person who enlists in a combat element of an Armed Force for at least three years.

=Title III: Amendment to Section 715 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1973= - Extends until December 31, 1973, flight pay entitlement for members of the Armed Forces in the rank of 0-6 and above.

=Title IV: Effective Dates= - Makes titles I and II of this Act effective July 1, 1973, and title III effective June 1, 1973.