The Coast Guard offers Basic Allowance for Substance (BAS) and is designed to continue the military tradition of providing room and board for service members as part of their pay. The BAS rates for 2011 for officers and enlisted personnel are: Officers: $223.84 (Increase of $0.80 from 2009/2010) Enlisted: $325.04 (Increase of $1.17 from 2009/2010) The Enlisted Daily Discount … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Allowances Pay
The Coast Guard compensation system currently has several separate types of pay, special pay and allowances. Allowances are monetary amounts (often non-taxable) that are paid to an individual in lieu of furnished quarters, clothing and subsistence. They are very important because they make up a large majority of a servicemember's pay. Military and Civilian Clothing … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Incentive and Special Pay
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...]