Incentive and Special Pay can be received in addition to your Basic Pay in the Military. A Marine Corps 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 certain requirements (Table 8-1 of the DoD Financial Management Regulation (DODFMR)) may be awarded a special duty … [Read more...]
Marine Corps – Allowances
Allowances in the Military make up the majority of a Service members pay. Military allowances are available in addition to military pay for members of the armed services at home or abroad. Allowances help meet costs for housing, clothing, living expenses, travel, and per diem. The amounts of allowances given are based on factors that may include duty station, occupation, … [Read more...]
Incentive Pay
In addition to basic pay elements, a special, incentive, or critical skills pay is given to qualified personnel who possess specific or unique skills, or ones at a critical shortage. The Military compensates individuals possessing special talents to retain them for specified periods of time. Different types of special and incentive pay include those relative to combat, … [Read more...]
Moving and Relocation Allowance
The military pays for the transportation of household goods during a permanent change-of-station move. In addition, a Temporary Lodging Allowance covers the cost of temporary housing at the beginning and end of a move. To further offset moving costs, a Dislocation Allowance is also granted for permanent change-of-station moves. Moving-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) Temporary … [Read more...]
Warrant Officer Pay – Marine Corps
The charts below show MONTHLY pay, therefore, you would receive 1/2 of this on each payday. Active duty service members are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. Warrant Officer Pay January 1, 2010 Monthly Pay for Active Duty Less than 12 Years of Service Years < 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over … [Read more...]