Proof of Concept. Not official USMC content, not authoritative for pay, records, or leave decisions. Sourced from public MCO and MARADMIN material. Read full disclaimer.
Proof of Concept. Not official USMC content, not authoritative for pay, records, or leave decisions. Sourced from public MCO and MARADMIN material. Read full disclaimer.
PAC (IPAC)
3 pages of admin reference for Deployment Pay.
Combat Zone Tax Exclusion (CZTE)
CZTE excludes military pay from federal income tax for members serving in designated combat zones. Substantial tax savings during deployment. Specific designations for combat zones, qualified hazardous duty areas, and direct combat support.
Family Separation Allowance (FSA)
FSA pays $250 per month to members with dependents who are separated from family due to military duty. Most commonly applies to deployments over 30 days. Specific eligibility for separation reasons including unaccompanied tours and confined service.
Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay (HFP/IDP)
HFP/IDP compensates Marines exposed to hostile fire or assigned to designated imminent danger areas. $225 per month at the threshold of qualifying duty. One of the most common deployment pays for Marines on combat zone or hazardous deployments.
