Sailors are eligible to receive Submarine Duty Incentive Pay: While attached under orders to a submarine While serving as an operator or crewmember of an operational submersible (including an undersea exploration or research vehicle) While undergoing training preliminary to assignment to a nuclear powered submarine While undergoing rehabilitation after assignment to a nuclear … [Read more...]
Navy Overseas Extension Pay
Entitlement to this Special Pay or Bonus is based on the following requirements and at the discretion of the Service Secretary: Entitlement to basic pay Serving in a duty specialty Completion of an overseas tour of duty at a location Signing an agreement at the end of the tour of duty to extend for at least one additional year. Officers are entitled to this special pay, … [Read more...]
Navy Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP)
Entitlement to Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) is established for officers and enlisted members receiving basic pay and certified by the individual service secretary to be proficient in foreign language. Each service secretary certifies FLPP annually based on the following: Qualifications in a career linguist duty specialty Attendance in specified training Assignment … [Read more...]
Navy Diving Duty Pay
Each branch of service has specific qualification requirements for members to receive Diving Duty Pay. In general, these divers must be designated divers by order, training, and assignment. The entitlement for Diving Duty Pay exists for service members receiving basic pay along with the following requirements. Ordered to diving duty Required to dive to maintain … [Read more...]
Navy Incentive and Special Pay
U.S. Navy Special Pay can be received in addition to basic pay. Different types of special pay include those relative to combat, specified duties, and unique training. The list below explains different types of Special Pay. Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) Hardship Duty Pay (HDP) Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay (HFP/IDP) Diving Duty Pay Foreign Language Proficiency … [Read more...]