The Coast Guard offers Incentive Pay and Special Pay in addition to Basic Pay. A Coast Guard member entitled to special duty assignment pay may receive Incentive and Special pay in addition to any other pay and allowance to which they are entitled. Different types of special and incentive pay include those relative to combat, specified duties, and unique training. … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Career Sea Pay
Coast Guard service members are entitled to Career Sea Pay while serving on sea duty. Payable to members E-4 through O-6. Career Sea Pay Premium begins on DAY 1 of the 37th MONTH of Consecutive Sea Duty. The rate of pay is $100 per month, based on a 30-day month. (Prorated for periods less than 30 days.) The 31st day is not counted for "Pay" purposes. However, for determination … [Read more...]
Basic Training Graduation Tips
* Updated January 2016 January 2011 - When your recruit graduates from basic training, it is an occasion that the entire family should be there to see. It is an important day in his life and signifies an accomplishment that should not go unnoticed by others. If at all possible, strive to be there for his first graduation ceremony in the military. Follow these tips to make … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Aviation Career Incentive Pay
The Coast Guard offers Aviation Career Incentive Pay (ACIP) for Active Duty Officers on Aviation Duty. Regular and reserve officers are eligible if they hold or are training to hold an aeronautical designation or rating who engage in aviation service on a career basis. For officers above O-6 with less than 25 years of aviation service: An officer in pay grade O-7 may not be … [Read more...]
Commissioned Officer Basic Pay Rates (FY2011)
The pay charts below reflect a 1.4% pay raise and show MONTHLY pay for Officers in the Military. Members are paid twice a month on the first and fifteenth, therefore you will receive half of the amount listed below on each payday. The pay scales below are for active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard. Commissioned Officer Basic … [Read more...]