1. Interpret Military Pay and Allowances
SHOW SLIDE 1: INTERPRET MILITARY PAY AND ALLOWANCES
TITLE: Interpret Military Pay and Allowances
REFERENCES:
DoDFMR R, Volume 7A, Military Pay Policy and Procedures, Active Duty and Reserve Pay
The Joint Federal Travel Regulation
AR , Military Pay and Allowances
AR 11-2, Manager’s Internal Control Program
FM 1-06, Financial Management Operations
AR , Leaves and Passes
DA Form 2142
DA Form 4187
SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:
Academic Hours/Methods
0 hr/5 min Introduction
2 hr /0 min Conference / Discussion
1hr /40 min Practical Exercise
0hr/30 Quiz
0 hr/5 min Summary
4.6 hrs Total Hours

2. Terminal Learning Objective
ACTION: Interpret Military Pay and Entitlements
CONDITIONS:   In a classroom environment working individually, given DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) R Volume 7A, Joint Travel Regulation Chapter 10with practical exercises and discussion.
STANDARD: With at least an 80% accuracy (70% for International Learners):
Research Finance Actions
Determine Special Pay Entitlements
Determine Incentive Pay Entitlements
Determine Subsistence Allowances
Determine other Payable Allowances
Manage processing of Pay Inquiries
SHOW SLIDE 2: TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
FACILITATOR'S NOTE: Inform the learners of the Terminal Learning Objective (TLO) requirements, Lesson Outcomes, and 21st Century Competencies.
FACILITATOR'S NOTE: BEFORE PRESENTING THIS LESSON, FACILITATOR’S MUST THOROUGHLY PREPARE BY STUDYING THIS LESSON AND IDENTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIAL.
21st CENTURY SOLDIER COMPETENCIES STATEMENT:
This lesson covers the following 21st Century Soldier Competencies:
Character and accountability
Adaptability and initiative
Lifelong learner (includes digital literacy)
Communication and engagement (oral, written and negotiation)
Critical thinking and problem solving
Cultural and joint interagency, intergovernmental and multinational competence
Tactical and technical competence (full spectrum capable)
SAFETY REQUIREMENT: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with DA PAM , Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DD Form 2977 DELIBERATE RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations (METT-TC). Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW TRADOC Regulation Everyone is responsible for safety.
RISK ASSESSMENT LEVEL: Low.
ENVIROMENTAL CONSIDERATION: Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to ATP Environmental Considerations and GTA ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT.
INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDANCE: Before presenting this lesson, facilitator's must thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and identified reference material. Throughout this lesson, solicit from learners the challenges they experienced in the current operational environment (OE) and what they did to resolve them. Encourage learners to apply at least 1 of the 8 critical variables: political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, physical environment and time.
ACTION: Interpret Military Pay and Allowances
CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given documents pertaining to Military pay and Allowances, Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DODFMR) R, Volume 7A, Document Training Aids, Handouts, and awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.
STANDARD: Determine proper dollar amounts to update a Soldier's basic, special, and incentive pay including basic allowance for subsistence and other allowances. learners will be evaluated at the end of this module
EVALUATION: You will be evaluated at the end of the block of instructions. Learners must achieve 80% to obtain a passing score. International Officers must achieve 70%.

3. Research Finance Actions
Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) R Volume 7A
Key words / terms
Table of contents
Applicable chapters
SHOW SLIDE 3: RESEARCH FINANCE ACTIONS
Learning Step / Activity 1. Research Finance Actions
Method of Instruction: DSL
facilitator's to learner Ratio: 1:32
Time of Instruction: 15 mins
Media: Computer Assisted Instruction, Printed Reference Material, Slides

4. DODFRM Volume 7A One Regulation for the entire DoD
Statutory (U.S. Law)
Provides Policy and Procedures
States who, what, and when for ALL entitlements and deductions
SHOW SLIDE 4: DoDFMR R, VOLUME 7A
(FACILITATOR'S NOTE: REVIEW CHAPTER LAYOUT AND APPENDICES).
10/13/2018

5. Paragraph Numbering System
The Manual is divided into:
A.1.a.(1)(a)
CHAPTER 01
SECTION
0101
SHOW SLIDE 5: PARAGRAPH NUMBERING SYSTEM
The paragraph numbering system used in the DoDFMR is simple to follow. The regulation is first divided into chapters. Each chapter is further divided into sections; each section into paragraphs; then, if required, each paragraph is divided into subparagraphs.
On the slide, A.1.a.(1)(a) refers to Chapter 1, Section 1, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph A.1.a.(1)(a).
It is important when answering a research question to furnish the exact information requested. If asked for the chapter number where something is found, only 2 digits are required. In the example this is 01. If asked for the section where something is found, 4 digits are required. In the example this is If asked for the paragraph where something is found, 6 digits are required. In the example this is If asked for the subparagraph where something is found, 6 digits plus the subparagraph are required. In the example this is A.1.a.(1)(a).
PARAGRAPH
010101
SUBPARAGRAPH
A.1.a.(1)(a)

6. Decision Logic Table (DLT)
Table Heading R U L E A B C D
Column
Heading 1 2 3 4
SHOW SLIDE 6: DECISION LOGIC TABLE (DLT)
Decision Logic Tables (DLT’s) are used throughout the DoDFMR to simplify technical instructions. They are located in the back of each chapter. The first set of digits in the table number refers to the chapter, and the last set of numbers refers to the table number within the chapter.

7. Table 1-2
SHOW SLIDE 7: TABLE 1-2 (Absence From Duty in Enlisted Status )
DLTs contain the following parts:
· The Table Heading identifies the type of instruction.
· Column headings are alphabetically designated. A heavy black line separates condition column headings (If) from action column headings (Then).
· The Condition and Action Statements Rules are numerically designated. A heavy black line separates condition and action headings from condition and action statement rules.
To read a DLT, follow this sequence:
· Read the Table Heading to identify what the table is about.
· The Heading for column A leads to the condition statements describing the problem you are solving. Condition statements are extensions of data in column headings, which are sometimes limited to “X,” ‘Y,” or “N.” A “Y” means yes. A “N” means no. An “X” means take this action. The condition statement is blank if the condition does not apply for that rule.
· Columns B, C, etc. state additional conditions, if required.
· Follow the rule line for the condition describing the precise problem for the specific action statement that applies. Action statements are extensions of data in action column headings, or limited to an X. An “X” means take this action. The action statement is left blank if that action does not apply or you are not able to take that action.
When is an absence not creditable? Be sure to reference notes.

8. Table 25-1 Meal Collection Rates
SHOW SLIDE 8: TABLE 25-1 (MEAL COLLECTION RATES)

9. LSA 1 Check on Learning (1 of 2)
Example 1. A Soldier was on an unauthorized leave of absence (AWOL) for 20 days. What affect does absence have on pay and allowances?
RESEARCH TIPS
Key Word Search
Use of Table of Contents
Process of Elimination
SHOW SLIDE 9: LSA 1 Check on Learning
When researching questions from customers it is helpful to use several different techniques to locate the specific area of the DoDFMR that you need.
(1) First, you should look/listen for KEY WORDS or terms that are being used to pose the question.
(2) Second, use the Table of Contents to help you find the Chapter which covers the area in question. The chapters also have a Table of Contents that breaks the chapter down into sections. This will speed up the process of research.
(3) Third, as you search through the chapter, eliminate paragraphs and sub-paragraphs that do not pertain to your specific search.
(a) You may also need to find the section within the chapter. The title may indicate just what you need. For example, the answer to a question about Parachute Pay would be in chapter 24, section 2.
(b) The specific paragraph may also be needed to answer the question. Scan the paragraph titles within the section. For example, the answer to a question about the effect a missing status has upon a Soldier’s entitlement to Parachute Pay would be in chapter 24, section 1, and paragraph 7.
(c) A subparagraph may also be needed. Once you have located the appropriate paragraph, look at the subparagraphs. For example, the answer to a question about who is qualified to receive High-Altitude Low-Opening Parachute Pay would be in chapter 24, section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph B.2.
Example 2. A Soldier received Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) for six months. He was then removed from that Special Pay Rating Status without Original Basis of Authority. What affect does this removal have on the SDAP the Soldier already received?

10. LSA 1 Check on Learning (2 of 2)
Example 3. What is the minimum flying time per month required for a member to receive flight pay? 
Example 4. How much is the initial uniform allowance an officer receives?
SHOW SLIDE 10: LSA 1 Check on Learning

11. IPPS-A Time Line SHOW SLIDE 12: IPPS-A TIME LINE Timeline:
The Army will incrementally build and deploy IPPS-A in 5 Releases.
Each release provides additional IPPS-A capabilities building on previous efforts.
Release 1 is complete, we are now less than a year away from Release 2.
Release 2 will subsume SIDPERs functionality.
Release 3 will focus AC and USAR Personnel Systems and the Total Force.
Release 4 will transition most pay service capabilities providing a fully integrated personnel and pay system for the Total Army.
Release 5 will incorporate functions related to evaluations and retention management, along with automating some of the remaining additional manual activities…additional capabilities TBD.
Anticipate more Increments and Releases as the systems’ capabilities are realized.

12. Army’s integrated Personnel and Pay System
IPPS-A will help manage: 
Soldier pay
Assignments
In and out processing
Awards
Benefits
Personnel and pay reports
Personnel transactions
Separations and retirements
Personnel accountability
Evaluations
Promotion information
IPPS-A will provide: 
A single comprehensive personnel and pay record
Self-service access to personal information
Data standardization
Integrated personnel and pay
Business process standardization
Cross Component support
Electronic approvals
Personnel asset visibility
Strength management and accounting
Access to accessions information
SHOW SLIDE 13: IPPS-A
NOTE: BRIEFLY DISCUSS HOW IPPS-A WILL ASSIST IN MANAGING AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE SOLDIER.

13. MYPAY SHOW SLIDE 14: MYPAY
MYPAY offers a variety services to the Soldier.
MyPay offers enhanced services, security, accessibility and reliability to all customers.
View, print, and save leave and earning statements
View and print tax statements
Change federal and state tax withholdings
Update bank account and electronic fund transfer info
Edit contact information
Purchase U.S. Savings Bonds
Control Thrift Savings Plan enrollment (military only)
View and print travel vouchers
Start, Stop, and Change Allotments
**If your status changes (married, single, exemptions) – you can change this status on MyPay.

14. Discretionary Allotments
Authorized no more than 6 allotments at any given time
Payment of premiums for commercial life insurance
Voluntary payment to dependent or other relative
Spouse
Former spouse
Deposits to financial institution
Mutual fund company
Investment firm
Payment of car loans
Payment of mortgage or rent
Payment of a loan to repay consumer credit
Deposits to the savings deposit program
SHOW SLIDE 15: DISCRETIONARY ALLOTMENTS
You can have a maximum of 6 discretionary allotments.
Generally, a discretionary allotment is one you’ve chosen to start on your own.  It is not required by the federal government or one of its agents.  Example: when you choose to have a portion of your income sent to a special savings account, or choose for some of your pay to be sent to a private insurance company.
Chapter 42, DoDFMR

15. Non-Discretionary Allotment
Purchase of U.S saving bonds
Repayment of loans to AER/ACS
Voluntary liquidation of debt to U.S
CFC/AER contributions
Federal Agency Repayment
Court Ordered Child Support
SHOW SLIDE 16: NON-DISCRETIONARY ALLOTMENT
Non-Discretionary Allotments You can have an unlimited amount of non-discretionary allotments.
A non-discretionary allotment can be any of the following:
-Delinquent tax payments (federal, state, or local)
-Repayment of debts owed to the government, charity payments for Army Emergency Relief (AER), Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), or affiliates of Air Force Assistance Fund, Loan Payments for AER, NMCRS, Air Force Aid Society, or American Red Cross.
Chapter 43, DoDFMR

16. Leave and Earning Statement
SHOW SLIDE 17: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT (LES)
A Leave and Earnings Statement, generally referred to as an LES, is a document given on a monthly basis to members of the United States military which documents their pay and leave status on a monthly basis.
Briefly discuss entitlements, deductions and allotments.
Entitlements – FSA, Base Pay, HDP, BAS, etc
Deductions – Taxes, SGLI, court ordered child support
Allotments – discretionary i.e. car note, mortgage, credit card bills
NOTE: You or your staff maybe called upon to assist Soldiers in reviewing their Leave & Earning Statement(LES). It is important you understand how to read / review the LES. The LES can also be a tool to assist you in verifying leave accrual and informing Soldiers about losing leave at the end of the fiscal year.
NOTE: More often than not, you will be able to identify issues without having the Soldier go to finance by reading the LES. There are extensive guides on the internet on how to read the LES
Often, the remarks column on the bottom will elaborate on any pay changes. One common issue with debt is Advanced Debt. The Soldier isn’t actually charged money yet, but finance is basically notifying the Soldier saying that the Advanced debt amount is going to be deducted on the next pay period. This can be confusing to Soldiers because Advanced debt shows up on the Entitlements section and the exact amount of debt will show up on the deductions section as well

17. Leaves CHARGEABLE NON-CHARGEABLE Ordinary Emergency PCS and transition
COT and TDY
Hometown Recruiting Program
Excess Leave
Convalescent Leave
Extension of Leave
Special Leave Accrual
SHOW SLIDE 18: LEAVES
These are the types of leaves that Soldiers are authorized.
Ask students why we go over leave while discussing MILPAY. Answer: Leave is Money!
You can reference AR for each type of leave listed above.
As a member of the S-1 Office, make it point to become familiar with AR However, Leave is also discussed in Chapter 1 of the DoDFMR.
To qualify for leave carry over, a Soldier's leave balance must exceed 60 days at the end of the fiscal year.
c. Special Leave Accrual (SLA):
(1) Soldiers located in hostile fire/imminent danger pay areas for a continuous period of 120
days or more, are authorized to accrue up to 120 days of SLA (60 days normal leave carry over and 45
days of SLA). Qualifying Soldiers are authorized to retain such leave until the end of the fourth
successive fiscal year. In accordance with AR , chapter 3, a commander in the grade of O5 or
higher, is the approval authority for Soldiers who serve at least 120 continuous days in an area in which
the Soldiers is entitled to hostile fire and imminent danger pay. Commanders will not approve SLA until
after the fiscal year (FY), when it becomes known how much leave the Soldier will lose. SLA
entitlements are discussed further in Title 10 USC para 701.
(2) Active duty Soldiers who serve in duty assignments in support of a contingency
operation are authorized to accrue up to 120 days of leave (60 days normal leave carry over and 45
days of SLA). Qualifying Soldiers are authorized to retain such leave until the end of the second
successive fiscal year. Procedures for requesting SLA are in AR , ch. 3. SLA entitlements are
also discussed in Title 10 para The SLA approving authority for Soldiers assigned duties in direct
support of contingency operations are the ACOMs, ASCCs, DRUs, or COCOMs. The leave approving
authority must have denied the Soldier leave for the entire year or a for a specific period of time that
would not allow the Soldier to schedule a leave period. For example, if a Soldier was denied leave per
a memorandum from the commander during FY 2010, or the commander subsequently supports (by a
memorandum) the re-crediting the Soldier’s leave after it was lost in FY 2010, the Soldier would be
entitled to retain up to 120 days leave until 30 September 2010.
(3) An additional one-time SLA sell back is authorized for enlisted Soldiers (does NOT apply
to officers). Under this provision an enlisted Soldier may elect a one-time leave sell back of up to 30
days leave that is in excess of the 120 day SLA limitation. Such leave sell back counts against the 60-
day leave sell back limitation during a Soldier's military career.
(4) SLA shall not be used as a means to authorize the accumulation of leave in excess of
60 days which is the result of improper leave management, or for reasons as described in AR
Examples where SLA is not authorized are: PCS, TDY in performance of normal duties/ training, PTDY,
participation in scheduled training exercises, or assignment to expanded duties or a more responsible
position.
**Leave accrued while deployed is tax free. If you are deployed from January - November
Chapter 1, DoDFMR

18. Showing Accrual Leave Balance
SHOW SLIDE 19: SHOWING ACCRUAL LEAVE BALANCE
NOTE: Discuss the leave segment of the LES.
Leave Segment of the LES –
BF – The brought forward leave balance at the beginning of the current Fiscal Year.
ERND – The cumulative amount of leave earned in the current Fiscal Year. Normally this amount will increase by 2.5 days each month.
USED – The cumulative amount of leave used in the current Fiscal Year.
CR BAL – The current leave balance as of the end of the period covered by the LES.
ETS BAL – The projected leave balance to the Soldier’s Expiration Term of Service.
LV LOST – The number of days of leave that has been lost.
LV PAID – The number of days of leave paid to date.
USE/LOSE – The projected number of days of leave that will be lost if not taken in current fiscal year on a monthly basis. The number of days of leave in this block will decrease with any leave usage.

19. Advance Pay
During permanent changes of station (PCS), some Soldiers may have extraordinary expenses not reimbursed through other PCS allowances. An advance of pay will not be authorized for the specific out of pocket Expenses covered by other pays and entitlements such as Basic Allowance for Housing, member and dependent travel allowances and per diem, and Dislocation Allowances. Request DD Form What are some advantages and disadvantages to advance pay?
SHOW SLIDE 20: ADVANCE PAY
The purpose of advance pay:
-To give funds to a member to meet extraordinary expenses incident to a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).
- It is intended to assist with the out-of-pocket expenses, not typical of day-to-day military living, that precede or exceed reimbursements incurred in a member's change of duty locations.
-Advance Pay = advance of one month’s base pay
-Repayment occurs next month after taking advance pay
-Repay over 12 months = amount / 12
Moving away form Advance Pay most installations won’t authorize PCS expenses are to be put on the GOVCC.
Chapter 32, DoDFMR

20. Thrift Savings Plan TSP open season is continuous throughout the year
Contributions are tax deferred and reduce your current years taxable income
You can enroll online at myPay or visit to fill out an election form to turn in to your local finance office
SHOW SLIDE 21: THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN
The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings program for military members and civilian federal employees.
-TSP is a tax-deferred fund which means the money contributed to the account is deducted right away from the person’s taxable income, and the money in the fund isn’t taxed until it is withdrawn at retirement, usually after age 59 1/2, which is a significant tax reduction.
-TSP contributions are exempt from taxes when CZTE qualified
Chapter 51, DoDFMR

21. Special Pay Entitlements
What are the types of Special Pay?
Types of Special Pay Include:
Hardship Duty Pay (HDP)
Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay (HFP/IDP)
Diving Duty Pay
Special Duty Assignment Pay
Overseas Extension Pay
Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP)
Sea Duty, Career Sea Pay (CSP)
Special Pay for Medical Officer
Special Pay for Dental Officers
Special Pay for Pharmacy Officers, Optometrists, and Veterinarians
Special Pay for Nurse Corps Officers
Special Pay for Officers Serving in Positions of Unusual Responsibility and of a Critical Nature (Navy)
SHOW SLIDE 23: SPECIAL PAY ENTITLEMENTS
Learning Step Activity Determine Special Pay Entitlements
Method of Instruction: DSL
facilitator's to learner Ratio: 1:32
Time of Instruction: 15 mins
Media: Computer Assisted Instruction, Printed Reference Material, Slides
As you can see listed on the slide, there are many different types of “special” pay entitlements.
The DoDFMR covers special pay in Chapters 02 through 21.
The DoDFMR contains specific examples of special pay in each chapter, but we will concentrate on Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) and Hardship Duty Pay (HDP). Although we will only focus on two of the many listed, as a tech, you should familiarize yourself and know the basics of each.
The entitlement rates of various special pays may be found in the DoDFMR. As in the case of basic pay, compute special pay on a thirty-day month.

22. Entitlements What is an Entitlement?
An Entitlement is the legal right to receive items for pay and/or allowances
Entitlements are broken down as:
Basic Pay
Special Pay, Bonuses and Incentive Pay
Allowances
SHOW SLIDE 24: ENTITLEMENTS
Previously, we mentioned entitlements. Let’s take a moment to discuss what an entitlement is and it’s break down. To begin, every Soldier is entitled to basic military pay as compensation for work performed. This basic pay accounts for approximately 70 percent of the Soldiers’ annual cash compensation and varies with the military pay scale and the Soldier’s time in service. Basic military pay also increases with promotion to compensate for rise in leadership and responsibility.
What is an Entitlement?
An Entitlement is the legal right to receive items for pay and/or allowances
Entitlements are broken down into three categories which are:
Basic Pay
Special Pay, Bonuses and Incentive Pay
Allowances

23. Basic Pay What is Basic Pay?
Basic Pay is the pay for an officer or enlisted member according to their rank and longevity before additional amounts are added for quarters, subsistence, flying status, overseas duty, etc.
Four components interact with Basic Pay and affect the amount paid:
Creditable Service (longevity and grade)
The Basic Pay Rate
Absence From Duty and the effect on pay and allowances
Change in grade
SHOW SLIDE 25: BASIC PAY
FACILITATOR'S NOTE: There are hyperlinks to the appropriate reference located on the slides throughout this presentation.
General: The DoDFMR defines Basic Pay as, "the pay of an officer or enlisted Soldier according to the rank and longevity before additional amounts are added for quarters, subsistence, flying status, overseas duty, etc." In other words, every Soldier in a duty status receives this entitlement even if he/she is not entitled to any other types of pay or allowances.
(1) Military pay tables are found in the DoDFMR, Chapter 1. There are two types of basic pay: active duty and inactive duty or drill pay. In reading the pay table, you see each portion of the table corresponds with a particular pay grade.
(2) Drill pay is what Reserve Component Soldiers receive for performing Inactive Duty or weekend drill. They are paid 2 drills for a Saturday and 2 drills for a Sunday. That is equal to 4 days of active duty base pay. However, they are not entitled to any allowances for that duty. They are entitled to incentive pay which we will cover later.
(3) Computation of Basic Pay: In referring to the Pay Tables, we compute active duty basic pay using a thirty day month, regardless of the actual number of calendar days in the month. If a Soldier is in a duty status and is eligible for basic pay for the entire month, he/she receives one month (i.e., thirty days) basic pay even if the month contains twenty-eight, twenty- nine, thirty, or thirty-one actual calendar days.

24. Other Pay
In addition to basic pay, there are different types of other pay that exist, including those that relate to combat, specified duties, and unique training. Generally, those additional types of pay fall into three broad categories:
Special Pay - Special Pay (based on occupation: combat, flight, hazardous duty) can be received in addition to basic pay.
Bonus Pay - Bonus pay is a well-established method for retaining Service Members in critical military specialties.
Incentive Pay - A Military Service Member entitled to basic pay is, in addition, entitled to incentive pay for performing hazardous duties under competent orders
SHOW SLIDE 26: OTHER PAY
FACILITATOR'S NOTE: Allow learners to locate the appropriate references in the DoDFMR as you discuss specific entitlements.
Now that we have discussed entitlement and basic pay, we will continue to discuss Special Pay entitlements. Note, in addition to basic pay, there are different types of other pay that exist, including those that relate to combat, specified duties, and unique training. Generally, these additional types of pay fall into three broad categories:
Special Pay - Special Pay (based on occupation: combat, flight, hazardous duty) can be received in addition to basic pay.
Bonus Pay - Bonus pay is a well-established method for retaining Service Members in critical military specialties.
Incentive Pay - A Military Service Member entitled to basic pay is, in addition, entitled to incentive pay for performing hazardous duties under competent orders
Any questions?

25. Special Duty Assignment Pay Enlisted Members
For performing duties designated as extremely difficult or involving an unusual degree of responsibility
Payment stops on the annual anniversary date unless recertified as eligible
Paid on a 30-day month
Documentation required
SHOW SLIDE 27: SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY – ENLISTED MEMBERS
An enlisted member entitled to basic pay may qualify for Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) when the member performs duties designated by the Secretary concerned as extremely difficult or involving an unusual degree of responsibility. A member entitled to SDAP may receive such pay in addition to any other pay or allowances to which entitled.
It is extremely important that all pay actions be checked and rechecked. Orders must be issued to award, change, terminate and reinstate SDAP. Before ANY pay actions are processed (UTL), ensure the required documentation is present and reviewed.
FACILITATOR'S NOTE: Allow learners to identify the most common duty positions eligible to receive SDAP (e.g., Recruiters, Career Counselors , Special Forces, Rangers, Drill Sergeants, and others)
Eligibility Requirements Table 8-1
Army Regulation , Chapter 3, Enlisted Assignments and Utilizations, covers SDAP in detail for Army enlisted personnel.

26. LSA 2 Check on Learning Q: What is HDP-M? A:
Q: How much is HDP-T Sailor and Marines?
Q: What are the types of authorized Family Separation Allowances?
SHOW SLIDE 30: LSA 2 CHECK ON LEARNING
Q: Name three different types of Special Duty Pay
Q: Before ANY pay actions are processed, orders must be issued to do what?

27. Incentive Pay Entitlements
What is Incentive Pay?
Duty involving parachute jumping as an essential part of military duty
Duty involving frequent and regular participation in flight operation on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier from which aircraft are launched
Duty involving the demolition of explosives as a primary duty, including training for such duty
Duty involving handling of chemical munitions.
Example types of Incentive Pay:
Aerial Flights
Parachute Duty
Hazardous Duty
SHOW SLIDE 32: INCENTIVE PAY ENTITLEMENTS
Learning Step Activity 3. Determine Incentive Pay Entitlements
Method of Instruction: DSL
facilitator's to learner Ratio: 1:32
Time of Instruction: 20 mins
Media: Computer Assisted Instruction, Printed Reference Material, Slides
What is Incentive Pay?
A Military Service Member entitled to basic pay is, in addition, entitled to incentive pay for performing hazardous duties under competent orders and otherwise meets the requirements included below (full requirements listed in the DoDFMR Volume 7 Ch 22-24):
Duty involving parachute jumping as an essential part of military duty
Duty involving frequent and regular participation in flight operation on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier from which aircraft are launched
Duty involving the demolition of explosives as a primary duty, including training for such duty
Duty involving handling of chemical munitions.
Although there are several types of Incentive Pay, we are going to focus on the following:
Aerial Flights (2202)
Parachute Duty (2403)
Hazardous Duty (2401)
Facilitator's, refer learners to Chapter 24 for a complete listing of Incentive Pay-Hazardous Duty Other Than Aerial Flights.

28. Aviation Incentive Pay
Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) for Flying Duty
Entitlement
Eligibility
SHOW SLIDE 33: AVIATION INCENTIVE PAY
What are “Aerial Flights”?
Members under orders to make regular and frequent flights, whether crew members or non-crew members, are eligible for Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) for Flying Duty. All enlisted and officer ranks are eligible. To qualify, a member in flying status must fly at least four hours per calendar month. Members receiving Aviation Career Incentive Pay (ACIP) are not entitled to HDIP for Flying Duty.
Members required by competent orders to participate in regular and frequent aerial flights as crew or non-crew members, who otherwise meet the requirements of this section, are entitled to HDIP for flying duty. To be eligible for HDIP, a member must be required by competent orders to participate frequently and regularly in aerial flights, other than glider flights, and generally must complete 4 hours of aerial flight each month.

29. Flight Pay Eligibility / Calculation
Example 1: A crewmember flew 4 hours in January, none in February, and 4 hours in March. What months are the pilot entitled to payment? Why?
Example 2: A crewmember flew 4 hours in January, none in February, and 8 hours in March. What months are the pilot entitled to payment? Why?
SHOW SLIDE 34: FLIGHT PAY ELIGIBILITY / CALCULATION
Flight Pay Calculation (Click Mouse for answers.)
Have learners work the problems first.
Example 1: A crewmember flew 4 hours in January, none in February, and 4 hours in March. What months are the pilot entitled to payment? Why? Since the requirement is 4 hours a month, the pilot is paid only for months that 4 hours were flown (Jan and Mar).
Example 2: A crewmember flew 4 hours in January, none in February, and 8 hours in March. What months are the pilot entitled to payment? Why? Since the requirement is 4 hours a month, the pilot is paid all three months.

30. Parachute Duty (Jump Pay)
Eligibility
High Altitude Low Opening (HALO)
SHOW SLIDE 35: PARACHUTE PAY (JUMP PAY)
FACILITATOR'S NOTE: Direct learners to the DoDFMR Paragraph (Parachute Duty).
Parachute Duty Pay: Entitlement * A. General. *Qualified members are those who have received a designation as a parachutist, or are undergoing training for such designation; who is required by competent orders to engage in parachute jumping from an aircraft in aerial flight, and who meet the minimum performance requirements of Table 24-4.
High Altitude Low Opening (HALO)/Military Free Fall B. Paid to Soldiers that perform duty involving parachute jumping at a high altitude with a low opening as an essential part of such duty. At a minimum, they must execute jumps at altitudes of greater than 10,000 feet with a free-fall to low altitudes before parachute opening.
To receive this entitlement, a Soldier is assigned by competent orders and performs at least one parachute jump every three months. He/she can perform the jump in any calendar month. That jump qualifies him/her for that month plus two preceding months or for that month plus two succeeding months or for that month plus one preceding month and one succeeding month.  

31. Parachute Pay Eligibility
Example 1: During the months October, November, and December, a Soldier performs one jump in December.
Example 2: During the months of January, February, and March, a Soldier performs no jumps.
SHOW SLIDE 36: PARACHUTE PAY ELIGIBILITY
Parachute Pay Eligibility (Click Mouse for answers.) Have learners work the problems first. Tables 24-4 and 24-5
Example 1: During the months October, November, and December, a Soldier performs 1 jump in December.
Example 2: During the months of January, February, and March, a Soldier performs no jumps.
Answer:

32. Demolition Duty Pay
Required by competent orders to perform duty involving the demolition of explosives, as prescribed by Military Service regulations, as a primary duty (including training for that duty)
Must perform duty during the month that involves live explosives
SHOW SLIDE 37: DEMOLITION DUTY
Demolition Duty B. Duty Involving Demolition of Explosives. Demolition duty is duty performed by members who engage in the following activities under competent orders and as a primary duty assignment: 1. Demolish by the use of explosives objects, obstacles, or other explosives, or recover and render harmless, by disarming or demolition, explosives that have failed to function as intended or which have become a potential hazard; 2. Participate as learners or facilitator's in instructional training, including that in the field or fleet, for the duties described in subparagraph B.1 provided that live explosives are used in such training; 3. Participate in proficiency training, including that in the field or fleet, for the maintenance of skill in the duties described in subparagraph B.1 provided that live explosives are used in such training; or 4. Experiment with or develop tools, equipment, or procedures for the demolition and rendering harmless of explosives, provided that live explosives are used.
Demolition Duty Pay: Demolition duty pay is payable to Soldiers under competent orders to perform duty involving the demolition of explosives. To qualify for demolition duty pay, an individual‘s primary duty assignment must involve the demolition of explosives and includes training for duty in one or more of the functions listed in DoDFMR, He/she receives this entitlement as long as he/she performs such duty during the month involved. Orders must be published authorizing or terminating this entitlement.
Demolition Duty Pay is paid at a rate of $ monthly per ( Rates).
Other Incentive Pays
Experimental stress duty
Toxic fuels (or propellants) duty
Toxic pesticides duty
Dangerous Viruses (or Bacteria) Lab duty
Dual Incentive Pay

33. LSA 3 Check on Learning
Q: When a member in flying status is an enlisted crew member whose flight orders include a termination date and is involuntarily removed from flying duty (note 3) and was given less than 120 days of advance notice of removal from flying duty (note 4) then flying pay continues either for _________ after the date on which notified of such removal or until original flight orders termination date, whichever occurs first, without regard to the flight requirements of paragraph
Q: How is Incentive Pay payable for a calendar month during which a member under competent orders performs demolition duty by use of live explosives?
SHOW SLIDE 38: LSA 3 CHECK ON LEARNING
Q: When a member in flying status is an enlisted crew member whose flight orders include a termination date and is involuntarily removed from flying duty (note 3) and was given less than 120 days of advance notice of removal from flying duty (note 4) then flying pay continues either for _________ after the date on which notified of such removal or until original flight orders termination date, whichever occurs first, without regard to the flight requirements of paragraph
NOTES: 3. A member is not considered to be involuntarily removed from flying duty upon separation, confinement, relief for cause, reduction in grade, medical unfitness, absence without leave, or transfer to ground duty at own request.
Q: How is Incentive Pay payable for a calendar month during which a member under competent orders performs demolition duty by use of live explosives?
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34. Determine Subsistence Allowances
(BAS)
Enlisted BAS – Two types
Standard Rate - $ per month
BAS II – for members assigned to single (unaccompanied) quarters without adequate food storage or preparation facilities and government mess is not available - $ per month
Officer BAS
Automatic
Single monthly rate - $253.38
Applies to all officers and never terminates; however, is subject to meal collections (e.g. field duty)
SHOW SLIDE 46: DETERMINE SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCES (BAS) (refer to chapter 25 for additional information)
Learning Step Activity DETERMINE SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
facilitator's to learner Ratio: 1:32
Time of Instruction: 15 mins
Media: Computer Assisted Instruction, Printed Reference Material, Slides
BAS is meant to offset costs for a member's meals. This allowance is based in the historic origins of the military in which the military provided room and board (or rations) as part of a member's pay. This allowance is not intended to offset the costs of meals for family members. Because BAS is intended to provide meals for the service member, its level is linked to the price of food. Therefore, each year it is adjusted based upon the increase of the price of food as measured by the USDA food cost index. This is why the increase to BAS will not necessarily be the same percentage as that applied to the increase in the pay table, as annual pay raises are linked to the increase of private sector wages.
Eligibility: Upon completion of initial basic military training, unless otherwise restricted as described in this chapter, a member becomes entitled to one of the following monthly BAS rates based upon their rank and circumstances.
Enlisted BAS: Enlisted members are entitled to one of two BAS rates. FACILITATOR'S NOTE: Refer learners to the DoDFMR,
B. BAS for Enlisted Members. Enlisted members are entitled to one of the BAS rates listed below:
Enlisted BAS. This is the standard rate of BAS to be paid enlisted members unless they qualify for, and proper authority approves, a higher rate of BAS.
Enlisted BAS II. Enlisted members on duty at a permanent station and assigned to single (unaccompanied) Government quarters, which do not have adequate food storage or preparation facilities, and where a government mess is not available, and the government cannot otherwise make meals available, may be entitled to BAS II. The rate for BAS II is fixed at twice the rate for standard enlisted BAS. Effective February 10, 2006, the Navy authorized the payment of BAS II. Effective October 1, 2010; the Air Force authorized payment of BAS II to members at specific locations. (3) There are two rates–Standard and Discount-for enlisted BAS found DoDFMR, Table 25-1.
 (a) Standard Rate: The amount that a Soldier authorized to mess separately (does not have to eat in the DFAC) will receive.
(b) Discount Meal Rate: The rate for meal collections when a Soldier is on Essential Station Messing (Must eat in the DFAC).
Officer BAS: A single rate of BAS applies to all officers. The BAS entitlement is paid at a monthly rate.  (1) Automatically commences upon completion of initial officer training, Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC); Officer BAS never terminates, however, can be recouped (e.g., FTXs)
Military Members are not entitled to BAS under the following conditions:
(1) When undergoing Basic Military Training
(2) When in excess leave status
(3) When in AWOL status in excess of 24 hours
(4) When serving a court-martial sentence that includes confinement

35. Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA)
FSSA is payable to any officer or enlisted member of the Armed Forces who:
Active duty
Eligible for assistance under the USDA SNAP program for a given household size.
At least one military dependent.
Has made an application for and been certified, at a specific payment level, by the appropriate office
SHOW SLIDE 47: FAMILY SIBSISTENCE SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOWANCE (FSSA)
General Provisions
The Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) program was established to supplement an individual’s basic allowance for subsistence to a level sufficient to remove that member’s household from or obviate the need for benefits under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program. Officer and enlisted members entitled to BAS may also qualify for FSSA. FSSA is payable at a monthly rate as determined by the Military Service concerned and may not exceed $1,100. FSSA is a nontaxable allowance payable in addition to, all other pays and allowances. FSSA will be prorated at 1/30 for each day of entitlement.
FSSA is payable in an amount that would bring the member’s gross household income to 130 percent of the Federal poverty line as established by the USDA.
Eligibility: FSSA is payable to any officer or enlisted member of the Armed Forces who meets all of the following criteria:
Is serving on active duty and receiving BAS.
Has a gross household income that would make the member eligible for assistance under the USDA SNAP program for a given household size.
At least one person in the Service member’s household is a military dependent.
Has made an application for and been certified, at a specific payment level, by the appropriate office
Application and Certification: Individual members must make application (supporting documentation) to the appropriate organizational element as designated by their respective Service. The appropriate Service organization will make all decisions regarding eligibility and the amount of entitlement and will provide final certification for payment to include the entitlement start date.
***E. After September 30, 2016, only a member serving outside the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or Guam is eligible for a supplemental subsistence allowance.
AR All applications for FSSA will be processed through the Soldier’s chain of command. The Soldier’s commander will certify a Soldier’s entitlement to FSSA and will forward an approved DA Form All FSSA allowances must be re-certified annually on 1 February of each year, when a Soldier is promoted or has a permanent change of station move.

36. LSA 4 Check on Learning
Q: When is BAS II authorized? Where can that information be referenced in the DoDFMR?
Q: Normally, FSSA is renewed annually on February 1st of each year, what other instances would require reapplication and recertification or termination of entitlement? Where can that information be referenced in the DoDFMR?
SHOW SLIDE 48: LSA 4 CHECK ON LEARNING
Q: When is BAS II authorized? Where can that information be referenced in the DoDFMR?
Q: Normally, FSSA is renewed annually on February 1st of each year, what other instances would require reapplication and recertification or termination of entitlement? Where can that information be referenced in the DoDFMR?
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37. Determine Other Payable Allowances
SHOW SLIDE 44: DETERMINE OTHER PAYABLE ALLOWANCES
Learning Step / Activity 5. Determine Entitlement to Pay and Allowances
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
facilitator's to learner Ratio: 1:32
Time of Instruction: 15 mins
Media: Computer Assisted Instruction, Printed Reference Material, Slides
During this section we will discuss how to determine basic eligibility for select pay and allowances and how to perform simple computations.

38. Allowances What is an Allowance?
An Allowance is a monetary amount paid to an individual in lieu of furnished quarters, subsistence, or the like. Some examples of Allowances are:
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Family Separation Allowance (FSA)
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
SHOW SLIDE 45: ALLOWANCES
As you can see, there are an number of different allowances that Soldiers may be entitled to depending on their individual/family circumstances and geographic location (e.g. overseas vs. CONUS). We will focus on those you will see often as BAS, BAH, and FSA.
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) -An amount of money prescribed and limited by law which an officer or enlisted member receives to pay for quarters not provided by the Government.
Family Separation Allowance (FSA) -FSA provides compensation for added expenses incurred because of an enforced family separation under one of the conditions in subpara A.1 through 3.
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)- A cost-of-living allowance (COLA) is paid to a member assigned to high cost OCONUS area to help maintain the equivalent purchasing power of the member’s CONUS-based counterparts. The COLA system compares the cost differences between goods and services (excluding housing) purchased in an OCONUS area to the price of goods and services purchased in CONUS.
FACILITATOR'S NOTE: Mention to learners the Impact of Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Reductions Starting in 2015, dtd January The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015, allows the Secretary of Defense to reduce the 2015 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates by 1%. In addition, the Department of Defense eliminated the cost component for renters insurance from the 2015 BAH rates. This reduction of BAH will affect ALL Service Members. As a result of this action residents could be faced with paying some amount of money in excess of their housing allowance.
The 2016 BAH rates increased on average by 3.4% or approximately $54 per month. The new rates took effect on January 1, While the BAH rates will be increasing for many service members this year, the BAH program also includes a plan to slow growth, which will eventually achieve a 5% out-of-pocket cost for living expenses. By 2019, service members will be paying 5% of their housing expenses out of pocket. The FY 2016 NDAA slowed the annual BAH increases by an additional 1% this year and will gradually decrease up to 4% over the next 2 to 3 years, until rates cover 95 percent of housing rental and utilities costs. Read more: rates/#ixzz4pA89zKr7
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39. Housing Allowances
Housing Allowances are divided into seven categories:
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Basic Allowance for Housing Differential (BAH-Diff)
Partial Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH-Partial)
Transit Rate (BAH-T)
Reserve Component Rate (BAH-RC)
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)
Family Separation Housing (FSH)
SHOW SLIDE 46: HOUSING ALLOWANCES
There are seven different types of housing allowances covered in the Joint Travel Regulations, Chapter 10 (10000G). We are going to cover the most common, which is straight BAH.
BAH is an allowance to offset the cost of housing when not receiving government-provided housing. BAH depends upon location, pay grade, and number of dependents. BAH rates are established such that members in each pay grade, independent of location, pay approximately the same out-of-pocket costs. Therefore, BAH rates in high-cost areas will be much greater than those in low-cost areas. BAH replaces the Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) and Variable Housing Allowance (VHA) programs.
FACILITATOR'S NOTE: Mention all Housing Allowances are covered in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Chapter Allow learners a few minutes to become familiar with the layout of the JTR Chapter 10 and the various housing allowances.

40. BAH-I Without Dependents
BAH-I Without Dependent – Active
E-6 (Army Only) and above authorized at own right
Payable based on current pay-grade and permanent duty station (PDS) Zip Code
Supporting Documentation – DA Form 5960 with a Statement of Non-Availability (E-5 and below) attached
BAH-I Without Dependent - Reserve
Soldier must be on duty more than 30 days
Soldier must not be in IMT, AIT, BOLC
Payable based on current pay-grade and Permanent Duty Station or Home of Record (HOR) Zip Code
Supporting Documentation – DA Form 5960 with a copy of a lease or home loan
SHOW SLIDE 47: BAH-I WITHOUT DEPENDENTS- JTR, Chapter 10 Para U10000
ACTIVE COMPONENT. BAH-I Without Dependents-BAH-AC (DA Form 5960) (Authorization to Start, Stop, or change Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ), and/or Variable Housing Allowance (VHA)) Unless otherwise entitled, members without dependents residing in other than government quarters, are entitled to BAH at the without dependent rate. The rates for BAH are based on the member’s permanent duty station (PDS). Application for BAH without dependents is made on DA Form A statement of non-availability must be attached, for members of the ARMY in pay grades E-5 and below. If government quarters are not assigned to a Soldier, obtain a statement bearing the installation Commander’s signature (statement of non-availability). Soldiers, (ARMY) in pay grades E-6 or above can elect not to occupy quarters and are automatically entitled to BAH at the without rate (Own Right).
RESERVE COMPONENT. Reserve Component Soldiers without Dependents are authorized BAH Type 1 at the without dependents rate when they are on active duty for more than 30 days. This does not apply if the Soldier is in Basic Training, AIT or BOLC. The rate is based on the Soldier’s Home of Record (HOR) Zip Code. The application for BAH is made on DA Form The Soldier must also include a copy of a lease or mortgage payment book. Lease must be signed prior to date orders were issued.

41. BAH-I With Dependent BAH-I With Dependent - Active
Paid to members whose dependents DO NOT occupy adequate family type government quarters.
Payable based on current pay-grade and PDS Zip Code
Supporting Documentation- DA Form 5960 with Marriage or Birth Certificate.
BAH-I With Dependent – Reserve
Soldier must be on duty more than 30 days
Payable based on current pay-grade and PDS or HOR Zip Code
Supporting Documentation- DA Form 5960 with Marriage or Birth Certificate
SHOW SLIDE 48: BAH-I WITH DEPENDENTS - JTR, Chapter 10 Para U10000
ACTIVE COMPONENT. With Dependents-BAH-AC. Unless otherwise entitled, members residing with dependents in other than government quarters, are entitled to BAH at with/dependent rate. BAH is paid in an amount according to the pay grade in which the Soldier is serving or appointed for basic pay purposes. BAH rates are based on the member’s Permanent Duty Station (PDS) Zip Code.
RESERVE COMPONENT. With Dependents—BAH – RC. If the Soldier is on orders for more than 30 days and residing with dependents in other than government quarters, Soldier is entitled to BAH at with/dependent rate. BAH is paid in an amount according to the pay grade in which the Soldier is serving or appointed for basic pay purposes. BAH rates are based on the member’s PDS HOR Zip Code.

42. BAH-Partial and BAH-Diff
BAH-Partial. A Soldier without dependents who is assigned to single-type quarters and is not authorized to receive a BAH or OHA, is authorized BAH-Partial
BAH-Diff is the housing allowance amount for a member who is assigned to single-type quarters and who is authorized a BAH solely by reason of the member's payment of child support.
SHOW SLIDE 49: BAH-PARTIAL AND BAH-DIFF
REFERENCE: JTR, Chapter 10, Para U10010
BAH-Partial is paid to a Soldier without dependents, assigned to single-type quarters (barracks), or is on field or sea duty, and not otherwise entitled to receive a BAH. There are multiple other conditions and situations affecting eligibility for BAH-Partial. Refer to the JTR, Chapter 10, Para U10010 for additional information.
BAH-Diff is the housing allowance amount for a member who is assigned to single-type quarters and who is authorized a BAH solely by reason of the member's payment of child support. A member is not authorized BAH-DIFF if the monthly rate of that child support is less than the BAH-DIFF amount. The BAH-DIFF amounts, originally calculated in 1997, are updated annually based on changes in the Basic Pay tables. For more information contact your servicing finance office or consult JTR, par. U10008.
There are numerous conditions affecting eligibility for both of these allowances. Refer to JTR, Chapter 10, para U10010 for additional information.

43. Family Separation Allowance (FSA)
FSA-R (Restricted). For members with dependents when quarters are inadequate / unavailable at the new PDS or transportation of dependents is not authorized
FSA-S (Ship). Assigned to a ship away from homeport more than 30 days
FSA-T (Temporary). For members with dependents /member-married-to-member who PCS or are TDY for MORE than 30 days and dependents are not residing at or near the TDY station
SHOW SLIDE 50: FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE (FSA)- DoDFMR Chapter 27
FSA is payable to Soldiers with family members who are deployed for 30 consecutive days or more and is designed to defray minor costs incurred due to the enforced separation. FSA entitlement will continue through day prior to arrival at home station. FSA is payable only to members with dependents and is in addition to any other allowance or per diem to which a member may be entitled. A member, however, may not receive more than one payment of FSA for the same period, even though qualified for family separation allowance - restricted (FSA-R), family separation allowance - ship (FSA-S), and family separation allowance - temporary (FSA-T).
To draw FSA, the Soldier MUST be separated from his/her dependents by competent orders. Soldiers WITHOUT dependents are NOT AUTHORIZED FSA.
Family Separation Allowance - R (FSA-R). Transportation of dependents, including dependents acquired after effective date of orders, is not authorized at government expense (see paragraph ); and the dependents do not live in the vicinity of the member’s homeport/permanent duty station.
Family Separation Allowance - S (FSA-S). Assigned to a ship away from homeport more than 30 days
Family Separation Allowance - T (FSA-T). The member is on TDY (or temporary additional duty) away from the permanent station continuously for more than 30 days, and the member’s dependents are not residing at or near the TDY station. This includes members who are required to perform a period of the TDY before reporting to their initial station of assignment.

44. Other Entitlements (1 OF 2)
Additional Allowances include:
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)
Moving in Housing Allowance (MIHA)
Clothing Allowance
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)
SHOW SLIDE 57: OTHER ENTITLEMENTS (1 OF 2)
There are many different types of authorized allowances paid each month. Not only is there an allowance entitlement for food, living quarters and family separation, but they also include things such as clothing replacement and overseas housing allowances.
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) - OHA is authorized to assist a member in defraying the housing costs incurred incident to assignment to a PDS outside the U.S. Every member authorized to live in private sector leased/owned housing is authorized OHA. The OHA program is designed to help offset housing expenses for a member and/or dependent at the assigned overseas location. The reported housing must be the actual residence that the member occupies and from which the member commutes to and from work on a daily basis.
-There are two housing allowance types paid under the OHA:
1. An up-front, lump sum MIHA for those who qualify (par and App N for rules and information).
2. A monthly OHA including a utility/recurring maintenance allowance.
Moving In Housing Allowance (MIHA) JTFR MOVE IN HOUSING ALLOWANCE (MIHA)-MIHA exists to defray the move in costs associated with occupying private sector leased/owned housing covered under the OHA program. MIHA is not payable to a member occupying Gov’t or Gov’t leased housing. MIHA does not cover move-out costs. In most cases, a member authorized OHA is authorized MIHA. DD Form 2556 (MIHA Claim (May 1999)) must accompany MIHA/Rent and/or MIHA/Security related expenses.
NOTES CONTINUE ON NEXT SLIDE!
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45. Other Entitlements (2 OF 2)
Additional Allowances include:
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)
Moving in Housing Allowance (MIHA)
Clothing Allowance
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)
SHOW SLIDE 58: OTHER ENTITLEMENTS (2 OF 2)
The three MIHA payment types are:
1. MIHA/Miscellaneous. MIHA/Miscellaneous reflects average expenditures made and reported by members to make their dwellings habitable.
MIHA/Rent. Homeowners are ineligible. MIHA/Rent totally covers reasonable rent related expenses. These are fixed, onetime, nonrefundable charges levied on behalf of the landlord, or a foreign Gov’t that the member must pay before/upon occupying a dwelling. Expenses deferred until lease termination are not MIHA/Rent.
MIHA/Security. MIHA/Security covers reasonable security related expenses for a member assigned to an area in which dwellings must be modified to minimize terrorist and/or criminal threat.
Clothing Allowance (290201): three basic types of clothing allowances:
A. Initial Clothing Allowances are provided to enlisted members upon initial enlistment or upon other special qualification for entitlement to a prescribed outfitting of uniforms. The initial issue may be an in-kind issue or a combination of in-kind issue and cash payment.
B. Cash Clothing Replacement Allowances are provided to enlisted members upon the anniversary month each successive year following the provision of an initial clothing allowance. Cash clothing replacement allowances are for replacement of required uniform items based on a normal wear rate.
C. Extra Clothing Allowances are additional to initial and replacement allowances and do not reduce, replace or otherwise affect them. Extra clothing allowances provide for unusual circumstances when an enlisted member may require additional uniform items or when an officer (with a permanent duty station outside the United States) or enlisted member may require civilian clothes to perform their assigned duties.
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) GENERAL: TLA is an allowance intended to partially pay members for the more than normal expenses incurred by a member/dependent(s) while occupying temporary lodging OCONUS.
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46. LSA 5 Check on Learning
Q: Housing Allowances are divided into seven categories, what are they?
Q: What are the three types of Family Separation Allowances and when is each authorized?
SHOW SLIDE 59: LSA 5 CHECK ON LEARNING
Q: Housing Allowances are divided into seven categories, what are they?
Q: What are the three types of Family Separation Allowances and when is each authorized?
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47. Pay Inquiry
Soldiers will fill out the Pay Inquiry serving as a record of the Soldier’s pay concerns.
The Soldier should complete each section and sign the form.
The supporting finance office will receive the Pay Inquiry, log it, research and return an answer to the Soldier.
SHOW SLIDE 61: Pay Inquiries
Learning Step / Activity 6. Manage Processing of Pay Inquiries
Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion
facilitator's to learner Ratio: 1:36
Time of Instruction: 15 mins
Media: Large Group Instruction
Service members will complete the DA Form 2142 when they have a pay issue, according to the Official Department of the Army Publications and Forms. The DA Form 2142 details the pay issue, when it began and any other information from the Soldier.
Active Duty Soldiers will fill out the required DA Form 2142 (Pay Inquiry) while the Reserve Component will use the USAR Form 27-R (Pay Inquiry). Each document which will serve as a record of the Soldier’s pay concerns.
The Soldier should complete each section and sign the form. In addition, all supporting documents will need to be provided to the finance office to support the Soldier’s complaint or concern.
The supporting finance office will receive the DA Form 2142, log it for record purposes, conduct research of the Soldier’s concern, and return an answer to the Soldier.

48. LSA 6 Check on Learning
Q: What is the Pay Inquiry form number used by the Reserve Component?
Q: What information is placed in the “Nature of Pay Inquiry Block”?
SHOW SLIDE 62: CHECK ON LEARNING
Q: What is the form number used by the Reserve Component?
Q: What information is placed in the “Nature of Pay Inquiry Block”?

49. Questions? Click for “Any Questions?” to appear.
SHOW SLIDE 63: SUMMARY
In summary, we discussed Pay Inquiries and how they are used in the finance offices.
Click for “Any Questions?” to appear.
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50. Terminal Learning Objective
ACTION: Interpret Military Pay and Entitlements
CONDITIONS:   In a classroom environment working individually, given DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) R Volume 7A, Joint Travel Regulation Chapter 10with practical exercises and discussion.
STANDARD: With at least an 80% accuracy (70% for International Learners):
Research Finance Actions
Determine Special Pay Entitlements
Determine Incentive Pay Entitlements
Determine Subsistence Allowances
Determine other Payable Allowances
Manage processing of Pay Inquiries
SHOW SLIDE 2: TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
This completes this lesson. Practical Exercise