It makes sense that people who can say "no" to risks they don't like have to be paid more. That's the market price and people in the actual military who can't refuse (once they signed up) are grossly underpaid. How would taking away more people's freedom help?

I'd rather see military pay go up to closer to market rates. If we ask people to take these risks they should be paid a lot more. You might even see more volunteers.