AR 637-1 — Army Compensation And Entitlements Policy
AR 637-1 governs Department of the Army policies for entitlements and collections of pay and allowances for active duty Soldiers.
- Publication number: AR 637-1
- Title: ARMY COMPENSATION AND ENTITLEMENTS POLICY
- Date: 07/26/2021
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 637-1 on armypubs.army.mil
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It addresses payment options, creditable service, basic pay, leave, subsistence and housing allowances, special pays, taxes, insurance, savings programs, and other pay procedures. It requires specific documentation, processing, certifications, and payment controls for covered entitlements and collections.
Applies to: This regulation provides Department of the Army (DA) policies for entitlements and collections of pay and allowances for active duty Soldiers.
Topics covered
- Payment options
- Creditable service
- Basic allowance for subsistence
- Housing allowances
- Hazardous duty incentive pay
- Garnishments and involuntary allotments
- Servicemembers Group Life Insurance
- Advance payments
Questions and answers
How are payments to active duty Soldiers made?
All payments of entitlements and deductions from military pay appropriations for active duty Soldiers will be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT) through DJMS AC. (paragraph 1-6)
How often are Soldiers paid?
Effective 1 October 2022, all Soldiers will be paid twice per month. (paragraph 1-7)
Is direct deposit required when entering active duty?
Soldiers must use direct deposit (SURE PAY) to a financial organization upon entering active duty. (paragraph 1-7)
When is a DA Form 1506 required for creditable service?
All Soldiers ordered to active duty for a period in excess of 179 days or re-entering active duty after a break in service must have a DA Form 1506 completed by their unit active duty career counselor (79S). (paragraph 2-2)
When is family separation housing authorized?
A Soldier is authorized family separation housing (FSH) for added housing expenses due to separation from a dependent. (paragraph 7-15)