A Surviving Spouse whose SBP annuity is offset by DIC is entitled to a monthly Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) from the Department of Defense. In Fiscal Year 2016, the monthly payment is $275. It will increase to $310 during FY 2017, and under current law, will terminate at the end of FY 2017.
Barbells, weights, and dumbbells come in different forms. Some are metal only, while others are rubber only. Some may be a combination of both. Others are made with a urethane coating. Each requires a specific cleaning solution for maintenance and long wear.
A fixed counterweight is simply a heavy weight on the end of the short arm. Fixed counterweight designs tend to try an pull the treb over. Wheels are often used on trebuchet designs that use fixed counterweights to counter the tipping motion. The counterweight should be 75 to 100 times the weight of the projectile.