The problem is the AD members have already been informed that their 15th paycheck will only be 1/2, covering up to the 8th. They will get backpay as soon as the budget is passed, but until that time there are real dire consequences for military members.
I believe even ROTC cadets will get 1/2 of their traditional stipend too. Not swearing by it because I have heard both ways.
The other issue is that there are civilians that work on every base in different positions, which will still impact the military and ROTC. People tend to think civilians are the rarities on bases or at the Pentagon. The secretaries for the Wing King is not a military member, they are civilians. Almost the entire AFA office at the Pentagon is civilian. Bullet's office is 50-50.
Hence, even if they get the military sorted out, the problem for ROTC cadets and candidates will be the lack of civilians will force the military members to do double the work. Which will translate into longer lag times. Luckily this is the slow time, but there still will be an impact.
For ex: AFROTC SFT starts in a few short weeks. Last time there was a shut down it lasted for 3 weeks. If that occurs, you could be looking at issues re: getting orders processed fast enough.
Gone are the days that everyone that works on a base wears a uniform. Much of the day in day out clerical is civilian. Had this occured last yr it wouldn't have been as big of an issue, but Obama for FY 10-11 converted many of these jobs from contractor to govt.
9 months ago, Bullet would still have had to show up for work because he was a Contractor for L3, that job was converted to GS last Sept. Come Monday, in his office there will be nobody to answer F35 questions. Doesn't seem like a big deal, but right now they are working with getting the initial cadre on line. He was suppose to go on a trip next week with a 3 star. If this is a repeat of 96, he can't go. That 3 star isn't going to be thrilled, and even more so because come Monday he can not answer calls or emails at all. It is basically a lock out.
This will be repeated all over the Pentagon. All over bases across the country. Like I stated people don't realize how many govt employees work directly with the military on a daily basis.
The reason these civilian jobs were created in the 1st place with the military was to create a seamless transition for the military.