Military danger pay now calculated by the day, not the month - Defense. Military service members now are receiving imminent danger pay only for days spent in hazardous areas, Pentagon officials have announced.
The change went into effect Wednesday and was part of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Obama on Dec. 31, 2011. The act required the Defense Department to pay service members imminent danger pay only for the time they spend in areas that qualify for the pay. Previously, a military member could receive $225 per month for spending any amount of time in an area considered “hazardous.” Service members will now receive $7.50 per day for days spent in these zones. Prorated amounts reflecting these changes will be visible in Feb. 15 pay records, the Pentagon said. The change will require personnel traveling to the zones for fewer than 30 days to keep track of each day they are in the area, officials said.
Operation Enduring Freedom. Benefits At a Glance. Military personnel admittedly do not earn fabulous salaries.
But then the money is not why anyone joins - if you are after money, go somewhere else! That said, military members are rewarded with substantial tangible and intangible benefits. Here are just a few: Educational Benefits - GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, Servicemember Opportunity Colleges, Education on Duty, etc. Advanced Technical and Specialty Training Cash Bonuses Tax-Free Housing & Food Allowances, or Free Room & Board 30 Days of Vacation per Year Space A Travel - Free flights between bases Substantial discounts and deals throughout the private sector (link to Deals center) The pride and honor of serving your country World travel Health & Dental Care for you and your family Special deals on Home Loans (VA Loans link) Being part of a larger family with a proud history - the military tradition Pension Below are a few more details: Your Cash Rewards!
There are 9 levels of enlisted pay in the military. Your Everyday Rewards! 2012 Military Pay Scale Chart - For US Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. 1) Basic pay for an O-7 to O-10 is limited by Level II of the Executive Schedule which is $15,125.10.
Basic pay for O-6 and below is limited by Level V of the Executive Schedule which is $12,266,70. 2) While serving as Chairman, Joint Chief/Vice Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff, Chief of Navy Operations, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Army/Air Force Chief of Staff, Commander of a unified or specified combatant command, basic pay is $21,147.70. (See note 1 above). 3) Applicable to O-1 to O-3 with at least 4 years and 1 day of active duty or more than 1460 points as a warrant and/or enlisted member. See Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations for more detailed explanation on who is eligible for this special basic pay rate. 4) For the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Sergeant Major of the Army or Marine Corps or Senior Enlisted Advisor of the JCS, basic pay is $7,816.20. 5) Applicable to E-1 with 4 months or more active duty.
Military personnel overseas.