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)
6 pages of admin reference for Special Pays.
Flight Pay - Aviation Career Incentive Pay (ACIP)
Aviation Career Incentive Pay (ACIP) compensates aviators for the demands of flight duty. Flight pay rates increase with flight years of service. Specific qualifications and currency requirements drive eligibility.
Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP)
FLPP compensates Marines proficient in foreign languages valued by the Department of Defense. Members tested annually maintain proficiency. Substantial pay benefit for qualified linguists. Rate varies by language demand and proficiency level.
Hardship Duty Pay (HDP)
Hardship Duty Pay (HDP) compensates Marines assigned to designated hardship locations or specific arduous duties. Three sub-categories - Location, Mission, and Tempo - each address different hardship circumstances.
Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay - Jump, Dive, Demolition
Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) compensates Marines for specific hazardous duties. Parachute (jump pay), diving, demolition, and other hazardous duty types each have specific qualifications and pay rates.
Sea Pay - Career Sea Pay (CSP)
Career Sea Pay (CSP) compensates Marines for sea duty assignments. Rate tiers based on rank and cumulative sea duty. Significant pay benefit for Marines serving aboard Navy ships and qualifying sea duty assignments.
Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP)
SDAP compensates Marines in extremely demanding special duty assignments. Drill Instructor (DI), Recruiter, Embassy duty, and other designated assignments earn substantial monthly pay above base pay. Eligibility per assignment, with specific qualification requirements.
