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Chapter 6

COMPENSATION & ENTITLEMENTS

6–1. Purpose
Provide personnel policy guidance pertaining to entitlements, allowances, and authorizations for military
(Active and Reserves) and civilian (DA/DoD, Red Cross, AAFES, Contractor) personnel who are
mobilized and/or deployed in support of contingency operations.

6–2. Military Pay

a. Basic Pay: DFAS-Indianapolis will pay all Active Component (AC) and AGR Soldiers utilizing
the Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS-AC). Mobilized Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers
pay will remain on the RC pay system (DJMS-RC). Soldiers must use direct deposit (electronic
funds transfer) in order to receive military pay and allowances. Direct deposit to a checking
account versus a savings account is preferable to ensure members have access to their funds
while deployed.

b. Advance Pay: Once mobilized, RC Soldiers may receive up to one month's advance pay.
Payments are not automatic and will be based on a demonstrated and documented need.
Payment will be repaid within the time frame contained in the mobilization order. In the event of
an early REFRAD, the amount owed will be established as a debt in the debt collection system
and a payment schedule will be established before the Soldier is separated, REFRAD or
discharged.

c. Deployment Extension Stabilization Pay (DESP): DESP is no longer in effect. DESP was a form of
AIP for ARNG units mobilizing on or after 1 September 2009 without Stop Loss and designed to help
stabilize ARNG units through mobilization. See expired PPOM 12-063 (HRH) - Revised Army National
Guard (ARNG).

d. Disability Severance Pay: Payment of disability severance pay for mobilized RC Soldiers is
the responsibility of the active Army installation processing an RC Soldier’s disability
discharge/separation. Severance pay will be calculated in accordance with (IAW) the DoD FMR
7000.14- R, Volume 7a, Chapter 35. Payment of disability severance pay for RC Soldiers who
are not mobilized is the responsibility of the RC organization. Refer to AR 635-40 and DODI
1332.38 for more information.

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