Aviation Retention Bonus. An aviation officer, who makes a written commitment to remain on active duty beyond their commitment, may be authorized to receive an Aviation Retention Bonus, ranging from $6,000 to $25,000 per year, depending upon the number of additional years they commit to. The governing directive is the Defense Pay Regulation, Volume 7A, Chapter 20.
Flight Pay. Flight pay is authorized for military members who are required to participate in "frequent and regular" aircraft flights. The pay ranges from $150 per month to $250 per month, depending on duty status and rank. Officers receiving Aviation Career Incentive Pay, are not authorized to receive flight pay. The governing directive is the Defense Pay Regulation, Volume 7A, Chapter 22.
Submarine Pay. Naval personnel assigned duty on a submarine are authorized to be paid Submarine Pay. Depending on rank, this pay ranges from $75.00 per month to $595.00 per month. The governing directive is the Defense Pay Regulation, Volume 7A, Chapter 23.
Hazardous Duty Pay.This is commonly confused with "Hostile Fire Pay," but in actually, the pays are two entirely separate things. Hazardous duty pay is paid to personnel who perform duties, which by their very nature may be hazardous. Payments are authorized for those performing duties concerning parachuting, flight deck duties, demolition duty, experimental stress volunteers (acceleration, low pressure, high pressure, etc.), duty involving toxic fuels or pesticides, and duties involving dangerous viruses, bacteria, or chemical weapons. Hazardous duty pay is $150 per month, except for HALO parachutists, in which case it is $225.00 per month. The governing directive is the Defense Pay Regulation, Volume 7A, Chapter 24.
Family Separation Allowance. Military members who are separated from their legal dependents for a period in excess of 30 days to a location where the dependent(s) are not authorized to accompany him or her at government expense is authorized to receive family separation allowance. There are two types of allowance: FSA-1 and FSA-2. A member may receive both. Type 1 is payable when a member may not reside on-base in their new location. It's equal to Basic allowance for Housing (BAH) at the "without dependent" rate. It's designed to help pay for rent and utilities for the additional household. FSA-2 is payable when the member is apart from legal dependents for a period in excess of 30 days. It's designed to provide assistance in paying for the incidental expenses incurred for maintaining a separate household away from family members. The amount of FSA-2 authorized is currently $250 per month. The governing directive is the Defense Pay Regulation, Volume 7A, Chapter 27.
Combat Pay. A member assigned to or deployed to a combat zone receives "combat pay" at the rate of $225 per month. Being assigned to or working in a combat zone triggers also triggers a tax advantage.
Clothing Allowance. There are two types of clothing allowances: initial and annual maintenance. The initial clothing allowance is paid when, for some reason, the service is unable to issue a military member's initial allotment of uniforms. The allowance is based upon the retail cost of uniform items, and differs for each service, and for males and females. Additionally, there are numerous supplemental clothing allowances for special duties (such as band), or for those required to wear civilian clothing on duty. The governing directive is the Defense Pay Regulation, Volume 7A, Chapter 29. (Chapter 30 for Officers).
Special "Personal" Allowances. Here's an interesting "tidbit." Military members in certain "special" positions, receive a special personal allowance to help with incidentals and entertainment expenses. Here are some examples: The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: $333.33 per month; Senior Members of the Military Staff Committee of the U.N.: $225.00 per month; Admirals and Generals (4 Star): $183.33 per month; Vice Admirals and Lieutenant Generals (3 Star): $41.67 per month. The governing directive is the Defense Pay Regulation, Volume 7A, Chapter 31.
