Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay and Diving - S-1 Procedural Page

Role and responsibility

The IPAC pay clerk cuts Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) and Diving Duty Pay transactions per DoDFMR Vol 7ADODFMR Vol 7A Chapter 24 (HDIP Other Than Flying) and Chapter 11 (Diving Duty Pay). The S-1 chief validates the hazardous duty qualification and the continued duty performance. The S-1 officer signs by direction on the pay transaction routing. The unit commander certifies the Marine's continued hazardous duty performance per DODI 1340.09DODI 1340.09 for HDIP categories requiring monthly performance. The MTF or designated medical officer signs the diving qualification record.

Source documents flow from the hazardous duty qualification certificate (parachute, demolition, flight deck, toxic fuel, etc.), the diving qualification per Chapter 11, the continued duty performance record per DODI 1340.09 for monthly-performance HDIP categories, and the prior MCTFS pay history. HDIP and Diving Pay outputs include the MCTFS pay start at the appropriate code, the documented KSD packet, the verified LES, the qualification expiration tracking, the pay stop on lapsed qualification or duty change, and the audit trail.

Per DoDFMR Vol 7A Chapter 24 (HDIP Other Than Flying), categories include parachute duty pay (regular and HALO), demolition duty pay, toxic fuel exposure, flight deck duty, and other duties designated by DoD. Per DODI 1340.09, the DoD framework sets eligibility, monthly performance requirements, and pay rates. Per Chapter 11 (Diving Duty Pay), qualified diving Marines receive monthly pay tied to qualification level (basic diver, master diver, etc.).

Trigger events

• Marine qualifies in parachute duty (basic or HALO).
• Marine qualifies in demolition duty (EOD, combat engineer).
• Marine assigned to flight deck duty.
• Marine assigned to toxic fuel exposure duty.
• Marine qualifies in diving (Combatant Diver, Diving Officer, Diver, Master Diver).
• Marine fails to perform monthly required hazardous duty.
• Qualification expires triggering requalification or pay stop.
• Transfer triggers pay stop.

Processing workflow

1. Verify the hazardous duty qualification. Per DoDFMR Vol 7ADODFMR Vol 7A Chapter 24 (HDIP) or Chapter 11 (Diving), the Marine holds the appropriate qualification.
2. Validate eligibility per the chapter. Chapter 24 categories include parachute (regular, HALO), demolition, flight deck, toxic fuel, and other DoD-designated duties. Chapter 11 covers diving by qualification level.
3. Apply DODI 1340.09 framework. Per DODI 1340.09DODI 1340.09, the DoD policy sets monthly performance requirements for HDIP categories requiring continued duty. The unit certifies continued performance.
4. Confirm continued duty performance. Per Chapter 24 and DODI 1340.09, certain HDIP categories require monthly performance to draw the pay. Other categories (qualification-based) draw the pay so long as the qualification is current.
5. Build the KSD packet. Stage the qualification certificate, the unit commander performance certification when required, the assignment order, and the prior MCTFS history.
6. Cut the pay start in UD-MIPS. Per Appendix E and MCTFSPRIUMMCTFSPRIUM, submit the HDIP or Diving Pay start at the appropriate code.
7. Verify LES. The next LES carries the pay at the correct rate.
8. Track qualification expiration. Perishable qualifications (parachute requalification per Marine Corps Order, diving requalification) require monitoring. The S-1 chief tracks against unit roster.
9. Stop the pay. On lapsed qualification, duty change, transfer, or end of performance period, cut the pay stop.
10. Run the monthly audit. The S-1 chief audits the HDIP and Diving Pay roster against the qualification records and the LES entries.

Systems of record and forms

Systems

• MCTFS. Holds HDIP and Diving Pay records.
• UD-MIPS. Cuts transactions per Appendix E.
• Marine Aviation Logistics Support Activity (or relevant qualification system). Holds qualification records.
• LES. Validates pay rate.
• Unit Hazardous Duty Roster. Tracks designated Marines and their qualifications.

Forms

• Parachute Qualification Record. Per Chapter 24 and Marine Corps parachute MCO.
• Demolition / EOD Qualification Record. Per Chapter 24.
• Diving Qualification Record. Per Chapter 11.
• Flight Deck Duty Designation. Per Chapter 24.
• Unit Commander Performance Certification. Per DODI 1340.09 for monthly-performance HDIP categories.
• Monthly Demolition Duty Letter. Per MCO 1000.6 Chapter 1 Section 2 paragraph 7. Lists name, rank, and EDIPI for every Marine who met the monthly requirement, who did not, and who terminated from the assignment.
• KSD Packet. Local format documenting eligibility.

Common pitfalls

• HDIP cut without qualification verification. Per Chapter 24, only qualified Marines draw HDIP.
• Monthly performance certification missing for categories requiring it. Per DODI 1340.09DODI 1340.09, certain HDIP categories require monthly performance certification.
• Diving Pay cut without medical clearance. Per Chapter 11, the medical officer signs the diving qualification record.
• Pay continued past lapsed qualification. The unit cuts the pay stop on lapsed certification.
• Wrong HDIP category selected. Per Chapter 24, each category carries distinct rules. Parachute differs from demolition differs from flight deck.
• Multiple HDIP pays without cap awareness. Per Vol 7A cap rules, some HDIP pays do not run concurrent.
• Diving Pay rate misaligned with qualification level. Per Chapter 11, the rate ties to qualification level.

Decision points

• HDIP category selection. The Marine's qualification and the duty assignment drive the category.
• Qualification-based versus performance-based. Some HDIP categories pay on qualification alone. Others require monthly performance per DODI 1340.09.
• Diving Pay level. Per Chapter 11, the qualification level drives the rate.
• Concurrent HDIP pays. Per Vol 7A Chapter 24 and DODI 1340.09, the cap rules govern when a Marine qualifies for multiple HDIP categories.

Authority

This sub-page sits under DoDFMR Vol 7ADODFMR Vol 7A Chapter 24 (Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay Other Than Flying) and Chapter 11 (Diving Duty Pay). DODI 1340.09DODI 1340.09 sets the DoD HDIP framework. 37 U.S.C. 351 sets statutory authority. MCTFSPRIUMMCTFSPRIUM covers MCTFS transactions.

Related references

• MCO 1000.6 ACTSMAN Chapter 1 Section 2 paragraph 7. Marine Corps demolition duty execution. Demolition pay is not continuous, the duty performs monthly, and pay authorizes only for months in which demolition of explosives occurred. Unit commanders submit the monthly validation letter, authorization letters maintain and inspect at the supported unit level, unit diary accuracy and timeliness inspect at the reporting unit level, and supporting documentation retains 24 months.
• DoDFMR Vol 7A Chapters 11 and 24. Diving and HDIP framework.
• DODI 1340.09. DoD HDIP policy.
• 37 U.S.C. 351. Statutory authority.
• MCTFSPRIUM. MCTFS transactions.