The purpose of Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is to partially reimburse a member for the expenses incurred in relocating the household on a Permanent Change of Station (PCS,) ordered for the Government's convenience, or incident to an evacuation. This allowance is in addition to all other allowances authorized in this Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) and may be paid in … [Read more...]
Air Force Officer Pay – FY2010
The chart below represents the typical monthly base pay for Air Force personnel. The left side of the chart represents your rank or pay grade. The top of the chart represents the number of years on active duty. Your salary will be based on your time in the Air Force, marital status, where you live and your rank. Officers enter the Air Force as O-1 and likewise work … [Read more...]
Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay
The monthly entitlement exists when a member receiving basic pay performs duty for any part of the month subject to Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay (HFP/IDP). A member is entitled to IDP when assigned to a designated IDP area. To see which areas are designated as IDP areas, view figure 10-1 in the DOD Financial Management Regulation. The commander determines HFP based on … [Read more...]
Air Force – Incentive and Special Pay
Incentive and Special Pay can be received in addition to Basic Pay. A member entitled to special duty assignment pay may receive such pay in addition to any other pay and allowance to which they are entitled. Members who meet the requirements in Table 8-1 of the DoD Financial Management Regulation (DODFMR) may be awarded a special duty assignment rating under procedures … [Read more...]
Temporary Lodging Allowance and Expenses
Temporary Lodging Allowance and Expenses are provided to partially reimburse a member for the more than normal expenses incurred while occupying temporary lodgings. TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE (TLE). TLE is designed to partially offset lodging and meal expenses when a member and/or dependents need to occupy temporary lodging in CONUS (Continental United States) in connection … [Read more...]