Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP)

Start Here If You Are New to HDIP

Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay recognizes Marines performing duties beyond the routine. Jump status. Demolition. Flight deck operations. Other hazardous categories from toxic fuels to chemical munitions. If your billet places you in one of these categories, HDIP shows on your LES as a recurring monthly pay.

This page walks you through HDIP from your seat as a General Marine. By the end you will know.

• The general HDIP eligibility framework and three-HDIP-per-month maximum
• Parachute duty rates (static line $150, military free fall $225)
• Demolition duty rate ($150) and qualifying activities
• Flight deck duty (FDHDIP)
• The 6-month plus 6-month injury continuation rule
• The disqualifying jumps exception (jumps during leave, PCS, or non-essential TAD do not qualify)
• The other hazardous duty categories that exist in the chapter

Every fact on this page comes from DoD 7000.14-R Volume 7ADoD 7000.14-R Volume 7A Chapter 24 (June 2025), DoDI 1340.09DoDI 1340.09, and Title 37 U.S.C. section 351Title 37 U.S.C. section 351(a)(2).

What HDIP Is

Per DoD 7000.14-R Volume 7ADoD 7000.14-R Volume 7A Chapter 24 paragraph 1.1, HDIP is incentive pay for hazardous duty other than flying duty (flying duty HDIP is covered separately in Chapter 22). The chapter establishes monthly pay rates for designated hazardous duty categories.

General Eligibility

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 2.1, to receive HDIP a Marine must.

• Be entitled to basic pay under Title 37 U.S.C. section 204Title 37 U.S.C. section 204 or 206.
• Be serving under competent orders to perform the hazardous duty.
• Be in training or have completed qualifying training and meet the eligibility criteria for the duty.

Multiple HDIPs Allowed (Up to 3 Per Month)

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 2.4, a Marine performing multiple hazardous duties is allowed up to three HDIP payments per month. Multiple HDIPs require orders directing the Marine to perform the multiple hazardous duties as part of the unit mission. Marines must meet minimum requirements for each hazardous duty independently.

Aviation Pays Restriction

Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP) recipients (officers) and Critical Skill Incentive Pay (CSIP) recipients (enlisted) are not eligible for flying-duty HDIP. Beyond flying-duty HDIP, both AvIP and CSIP recipients are allowed to receive two additional HDIPs under independent eligibility.

Injury or Incapacity Continuation

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 2.5, a Marine qualified for HDIP who is temporarily unable to perform the hazardous duty due to injury or illness not from the Marine's own misconduct continues to receive HDIP for up to 6 months. The Secretary concerned (or designee) is allowed to extend payments up to an additional 6 months on a case-by-case basis.

Parachute Duty (Jump Pay)

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 3.0.

Eligibility

Per paragraph 3.1.1, qualified Marines are designated parachutists (including those undergoing training for the designation) required by competent orders to engage in parachute jumping from an aircraft in aerial flight, meeting performance requirements per DoDI 1340.09DoDI 1340.09 paragraph 3.4.d.

Rates

• Static line parachute jumping. $150 per month per Chapter 24 paragraph 3.3.1.
• Military free fall (HALO/HAHO) parachute. $225 per month per paragraph 3.3.2.

Single Type Per Period

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 2.4.2, only one type of parachute duty payment (regular or military free fall) is authorized per qualifying period. When a Marine qualifies for both, the higher rate is paid. A Marine who qualifies for the military free fall rate for a month in which they earlier qualified for the regular rate is entitled to the difference between the monthly rates ($150 and $225).

Disqualifying Jumps

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 3.2, parachute jumps performed under the following circumstances do NOT qualify a Marine for parachute pay.

• Parachute jumps performed while on leave or during PCS or TDY/TAD not requiring parachute jumping as an essential part of the duty.
• Parachute jumps performed by an RC Marine while on ADT that does not require parachute jumping as an essential part of the duty.

Demolition Duty

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 5.0.

Eligibility

Per paragraph 5.1.1, a Marine entitled to basic pay required by competent orders to perform duty involving the demolition of explosives as a primary duty (including training for that duty) is entitled to HDIP under the conditions in this section.

Qualifying Activities

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 5.1.2, demolition duty includes activities performed under competent orders as a primary duty assignment.

• Demolish by use of explosives objects, obstacles, or other explosives, OR recover and render harmless (by disarming or demolishing) explosives that have failed to function as intended or have become a potential hazard.
• Participate as students or instructors in instructional training (in the field or fleet) for the duties listed above, provided live explosives are used.
• Participate in proficiency training for maintenance of skill in the duties listed above, provided live explosives are used.
• Experiment with or develop tools, equipment, or procedures for the demolition and rendering harmless of explosives, provided live explosives are used.

Rate

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 5.2, demolition duty HDIP is $150 per month.

Marine Corps Applicability

EOD (MOS 2336 enlisted, MOS 2305 officer) and demolition-qualified Marines in qualifying billets are the typical Marine Corps demolition HDIP recipients. Combat engineers and Recon Marines in dive-and-demo billets occasionally qualify under specific orders.

Flight Deck Duty (FDHDIP)

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 4.0.

Eligibility

Per paragraph 4.1, the Secretary concerned is allowed to offer Flight Deck HDIP to Marines performing flight deck hazardous duty during flight operations on an aircraft carrier or other designated platform. The Marine must be present, during flight operations, at an assigned duty station on the flight deck.

Marine Corps Applicability

Marines on flight deck assignments aboard naval vessels (typically aviation maintenance or aircraft handling support during ship-based operations) qualify when on competent orders for flight deck duty.

Other HDIP Categories

Chapter 24 covers several less-common hazardous duty categories that occasionally apply to Marines in specialized billets.

• Experimental Stress Duty (paragraph 6.0). Marines participating in stress-testing experiments (e.g., decompression, acceleration, thermal stress) under controlled research conditions.
• Toxic Fuels (or Propellants) Duty (paragraph 7.0). Marines handling missile propellants and similar toxic fuels.
• Toxic Pesticides Duty (paragraph 8.0). Marines applying or handling DoD-classified toxic pesticides under authorized programs.
• Dangerous Viruses (or Bacteria) Lab Duty (paragraph 9.0). Marines working with biosafety-level pathogens in DoD or partner laboratory programs.
• Chemical Munitions Duty (paragraph 10.0). Marines performing duty involving chemical munitions under specific authorization.

These categories rarely apply to general Marine billets. Marines in research, EOD, or chemical-defense assignments should verify qualification with the unit S-1 against the specific paragraphs in Chapter 24.

Repayment

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 2.3.3, a Marine receiving HDIP under this chapter who fails to satisfy eligibility requirements is subject to having the pay terminated. Repayment of any overpayment is governed by Title 37 U.S.C. section 373Title 37 U.S.C. section 373 and DoD FMR Volume 16DoD FMR Volume 16 Chapter 3. The Pay Problems and Fixes page on this site covers the recoupment framework.

Verifying HDIP on the LES

A monthly LES check confirms HDIP entries are correct.

Step 1. Pull Your LES

Through MyPay each payday.

Step 2. Verify the HDIP Line Item(s)

The LES shows HDIP entries under the Entitlements section with abbreviations like.

• HDIP-PARACHUTE or PCH (for parachute pay).
• HDIP-DEMO or DEM (for demolition pay).
• FDHDIP (for flight deck duty).

Up to three HDIP lines are allowed per month if the Marine performs multiple hazardous duties.

Step 3. Resolve Discrepancies

Coordinate with your S-1. Standard correction routes through the reporting unit (I&I S-1 with direct UD/MIPS access, or a battalion S-1 routing through their PAC) to DFAS Marine Corps Pay.

Common Questions Marines Ask

I am parachute-qualified but I have not jumped this month due to weather cancellations. Do I still get jump pay?

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 3.1, parachute pay continues for designated parachutists required by competent orders to engage in parachute jumping. Specific monthly performance requirements (typically a minimum number of jumps per month or a 3-month grace period) apply per DoDI 1340.09DoDI 1340.09. Verify the specific requirements with your unit and the school of qualification.

I am EOD and got assigned to a demolition exercise on TAD. Do I get demolition pay during the TAD?

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 5.1.1, demolition pay applies to Marines required by competent orders to perform demolition as a primary duty. A demolition exercise during TAD with live explosives, performed by an EOD Marine, typically qualifies. Verify the orders specifically authorize demolition duty.

I am a Reconnaissance Marine and qualify for both jump pay (HALO) and dive pay. Do I get both?

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 2.4 and the diving duty page on this site, a Marine performing multiple hazardous duties is allowed up to three HDIP payments per month. Jump pay (military free fall, $225) and diving duty pay (up to $240) both qualify. Total HDIP for the month would be the sum, capped at three categories.

What happens to my jump pay if I break my leg in training?

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 2.5, you continue to receive HDIP for up to 6 months from the date of incapacitation if the injury was not the result of misconduct. The Secretary or designee is allowed to extend up to an additional 6 months. After 12 months, HDIP terminates unless you return to qualifying duty.

I jumped while on TDY for a non-jump school. Does that count toward my monthly jump requirement?

Per Chapter 24 paragraph 3.2.1, no. Parachute jumps performed during TDY/TAD not requiring parachute jumping as an essential part of the duty do NOT qualify for parachute pay or count toward monthly performance requirements.

Where to Go for Help

Routing by Issue

• HDIP eligibility verification (parachute, demolition, flight deck, other). Your S-1 with backup from the unit's training section to verify performance requirements.
• HDIP starts and stops on PCS or assignment changes. The reporting unit (I&I S-1 with direct UD/MIPS access, or a battalion S-1 routing through their PAC) routes through DFAS Marine Corps Pay.
• Multiple HDIP coordination (up to 3 per month). Coordinate orders with the unit S-3 to ensure each hazardous duty is documented as essential to the unit mission.
• Injury continuation (6 months plus optional 6-month extension). Medical authority determines incapacity and dates. The Secretary or designee approves extensions.
• DFAS Marine Corps Pay direct contact. Phone 1-888-332-7411 (DSN 312-571-9450 from overseas).

Where to Go Next on This Site

• Pay and Entitlements landing page lists all the pay topics.
• Diving Duty Pay covers the parallel HDIP for designated divers.
• Aviation Incentive Pays cover flying-duty HDIP, AvIP, and CSIP for aviation specialties.
• Pay Problems and Fixes covers the recoupment framework for HDIP payments where eligibility is not maintained.

Related Roles

• Leaders verify Marines' HDIP qualification and ensure orders document each hazardous duty as essential to the unit mission for multi-HDIP situations.
• Admin at S-1 builds documentation packages for HDIP starts, stops, and corrections through the reporting unit.
• Commanders certify HDIP eligibility, oversee the multi-HDIP rule (up to 3 per month), and approve injury continuation extensions per Chapter 24 paragraph 2.5.

HDIP recognizes the danger you take on beyond routine duty. Verify the rate matches your billet and the orders document the qualification. Three HDIPs per month maximum across categories.