<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with USA and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (February 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with USA and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (February 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> Military dependents are the spouse (s), children, and possibly other familial relationship categories of a sponsoring military member for purposes of pay as well as special benefits, privileges and rights . This generic category is enumerated in great detail for U.S. military members . </P> <P> The term "military brat" is also commonly used in military culture to mean a military dependent who is either a child or a teenager . The term is not an insult but carries connotations of respect and affection . Currently the U.S. Department of Defense estimates that there are approximately 15 million individuals in the United States who are current or former military brats . It is also used in research studies . It also refers to the subculture of American military brats . </P>

Who counts as a dependent in the military