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...]
Organizing Military Paperwork
Januaray 2011 When your soldier joins the military, he will amass what will seem like tons of paperwork. For this reason, the weight of the paperwork isn’t even included in your weight allowance when you move. Particularly those who have been in the military for a while, the boxes of paperwork can easily make a military member exceed his allowed weight. Let’s … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reserve Drill Pay – FY2010
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...]