Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay - Jump, Dive, Demolition

What Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay Is

Per 37 USC 30137 USC 301 and DOD FMR Volume 7ADOD FMR Volume 7A Chapter 24, Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) compensates Marines for specific hazardous duties. The hazardous duty designation recognizes the inherent risk of these activities and provides additional pay to qualified members.

HDIP is a significant pay benefit for qualified members. Audit accuracy on HDIP requires verifying qualifications and currency.

Hazardous Duty Categories

Per DOD FMR, multiple categories of hazardous duty qualify for incentive pay.

Parachute Jumping (Jump Pay)

Members in parachute duty positions qualify when.

• Assigned to a parachute duty billet
• Maintains current jump qualification
• Performs required minimum number of jumps annually
• Standard rate per month

High-Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) and Free-Fall

Specialized parachute operations have higher pay.

• Specific advanced qualification required
• Higher rate than standard jump pay
• Additional currency requirements

Diving (Dive Pay)

Qualified divers receive dive pay.

• Combatant Diver (Marine specialty)
• Specific diving qualification level
• Specific dive currency requirements
• Multiple rate tiers based on qualification

Demolition Duty

Members in demolition duty positions qualify when.

• Assigned to designated demolition position
• Qualified per specific demolition training
• Working with explosive materials regularly
• Specific currency and authorization

Toxic Material Handling

Members handling toxic materials qualify when.

• Assigned to designated billet
• Qualified per training requirements
• Active handling of toxic materials
• Specific safety requirements

Other Categories

Per DOD FMR, additional categories include.

• Aerial flight (covered separately as Flight Pay)
• Experimental stress duty
• Specific research duties
• Other DOD-designated hazardous activities

Eligibility Requirements

For all HDIP categories, members must.

• Be on active duty (or qualifying reserve active duty)
• Hold the specific qualification for the duty type
• Be assigned to a duty requiring or authorizing the hazardous duty
• Maintain currency per the specific category requirements
• Have command verification of the duty performance

Currency Requirements

Each HDIP category has currency requirements that must continue for pay continuation.

Jump Pay Currency

Per typical Marine Corps requirements.

• Minimum number of jumps annually (standard 2-3 per quarter)
• Specific time intervals between jumps
• Annual refresher training
• Failure to maintain currency stops jump pay

Dive Pay Currency

• Minimum dive hours annually
• Specific currency dives at depth requirements
• Annual physical for diving
• Specific training currency

Demolition Duty Currency

• Active employment in demolition duty
• Specific training currency
• Command verification of continued duty

Pay Rates

HDIP rates are set by DOD FMR Volume 7ADOD FMR Volume 7A Chapter 24.

Specific rates updated periodically by DOD. Always reference current DOD FMR.

Performance Steps for HDIP Processing

Step 1 - Verify Qualification

Pull member's qualification documentation.

• School certificate (jump school, dive school, etc.)
• Command verification of current qualification
• Any required medical certifications

Step 2 - Verify Duty Assignment

Confirm member is assigned to duty requiring HDIP.

• Billet designation in MCTFS
• Command duty verification
• Specific situation (assigned to school, OJT, etc.)

Step 3 - Apply Specific HDIP Type

Different transaction codes per type per MCTFSCODESMAN.

• Jump pay: Specific transaction code
• Dive pay: Specific transaction code
• Demolition pay: Specific transaction code

Step 4 - Process via UD/MIPS

Apply the HDIP start transaction.

• Effective date of qualification or assignment
• Specific HDIP code
• Monthly recurring pay activated

Step 5 - Verify EDFR

Confirm processing within 5 business days.

• HDIP posts at correct rate
• Monthly recurring pay continues

Step 6 - Track Currency

Establish currency tracking.

• Member responsible for documenting currency activities
• Command verifies and submits documentation
• HDIP stops if currency lost

When HDIP Stops

HDIP stops when.

• Member loses qualification (medical disqualification, training failure)
• Member transfers from duty requiring HDIP
• Currency lost (failure to perform required activities)
• Member separates or retires
• Specific duty period ends

Common HDIP Errors

These hit during PAC processing.

1. Member transferred out of jump billet but jump pay continues. Stop jump pay retroactive to transfer date. Member overpaid.
2. Member loses currency but pay continues. Failure to maintain required jumps does not automatically stop pay in MCTFS. Manual stop required.
3. Wrong HDIP type applied. Member is qualified for HALO but receiving standard jump pay rate. Update to correct type.
4. HDIP not started after qualification. Member completes jump school but HDIP never starts. Process retroactive HDIP start.
5. Multiple HDIPs simultaneously. Some HDIPs are mutually exclusive. Verify which applies and stop incorrect one.

Multiple HDIPs

A member may qualify for multiple HDIPs simultaneously.

• Jump qualified plus dive qualified: Both pays may apply
• Specific exclusions per DOD FMR for some combinations
• Verify each combination per current DOD FMR

Audit Implications

HDIP is audit-critical.

• Member without qualification drawing HDIP creates overpayment
• Member with qualification not drawing HDIP creates underpayment
• Currency lost without HDIP stop creates overpayment
• Wrong rate creates incorrect pay

PAC monthly currency verification supports unit audit posture.

Documentation Required

For HDIP actions, PAC needs.

• Original qualification documents (school certificates)
• Command verification of duty assignment
• Currency documentation
• Medical certifications where applicable

Quality Control

Before submitting HDIP transactions.

• Verify qualification documentation present
• Verify duty assignment supports HDIP
• Verify currency requirements met
• Verify rate matches current DOD FMR

Coordination Touchpoints

HDIP processing touches.

• Member's specific hazardous duty unit: For currency and qualification
• Marine Corps Recruit Depot or School: For initial qualification
• MTF: For medical certifications (especially dive pay)
• Unit S-1: For routine documentation

Related Roles

HDIP affects specifically qualified Marines.

• Marines maintain qualification and currency, document activities, and verify pay on LES.
• Leaders verify member qualifications and currency at the unit.
• Commanders maintain unit qualification posture and currency standards.