Incentive and Special Pay : 2009
SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY
Types of Incentive and Special Pay:
Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) is designed for enlisted members receiving basic pay whose duties are extremely difficult or involve an unusual degree of responsibility. This entitlement is payable in addition to all other pay and allowances to which the member is entitled.
Special Duty Assignment Pay status is awarded according to the applicable regulations of the military service concerned. Entitlement to receive Special Duty Assignment Pay is reviewed annually, and without re-certification, the pay automatically stops on the anniversary date.
Eligibility Requirements
Enlisted members serving in pay grade E-3 or higher are eligible for Special Duty Assignment Pay. Officers/Warrant Officers are not eligible for Special Duty Assignment Pay. Eligibility is contingent on meeting the requirements discussed above and those provided by specific service regulations. Special Duty Assignment Pay replaces Proficiency Pay; therefore, only one or the other may be paid to a member for a given period.
- Enlisted members of the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force are authorized to receive SDAP when on a second or subsequent enlisted term of service; and first term person who is serving in an enlistment, an enlistment is extended, or an extension of an enlistment that will total 6 or more years of service.
- Enlisted members of the Navy are authorized SDAP when on second or subsequent terms of active duty enlisted service and first term personnel who are serving in an enlistment, an enlistment as extended, or an extension of enlistment that will total 7 or more years of active service.
- Enlisted members of the Reserve Components must be assigned to a duty position characterized by extremely demanding duties or duties demanding an unusual degree of responsibility. Appropriate authorities must annually review the enlisted member's eligibility to receive either proficiency pay or special duty assignment pay.
Rates Payable
Special Duty Assignment Pay is broken into six pay rates ranging from $55.00 to $375.00 per month. Each military branch assigns those rates to specific duty specialties and assignments.
