Reservist in the Coast Guard receive a benefits package that can really help you extend your civilian dollars and work perks. College tuition assistance and dental benefits are just the beginning of the benefits offered to active-duty Guardians. Steady Pay For starters, you will get paid. Coast Guard Reservists receive the same pay that other military members receive with the … [Read more...]
Judge Advocate Continuation Pay
Judge Advocate Continuation Pay (JACP) is an incentive pay available to judge advocates. JACP in intended to alleviate the financial burden of student loan debt carried by many young judge advocates. JACP totals $60,000 and is paid in three phases over an eligible judge advocate's career. An officer who accepts JACP also accepts a service obligation with each payment. … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Money for School
Need a way to pay for college? The Coast Guard can help. Read below and find out if you're eligible for education benefits and tuition assistance. The Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active-duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100% (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Drill Pay – FY2011
Coast Guard Reservist normally drill two days a month and an additional twelve days of active duty each year. Coast Guard Reserve include Enlisted, Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers. The pay for each full drill weekend, which includes four drills is included in these drill pay charts. Reserve Enlisted Pay Charts, Reserve Warrant Officer Pay Charts, and Reserve … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Officer Pay – FY2011
Commissioned officers in the Coast Guard have pay grades ranging from O-1 to O-10, with O-10 being the highest. Coast Guard Officers use the same rank structure as the Navy. Officers holding the rank of Ensign (O-1) through Lieutenant Commander (O-4) are considered junior officers, Commanders (O-5) and Captains (O-6) are considered senior officers, and Rear Admirals (O-7) … [Read more...]