COMDTINST 1430.1Q — Special Duty Pay (sdp)

COMDTINST 1430.1Q governs Coast Guard Special Duty Pay designation policies and procedures for eligible military personnel.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 1430.1Q
  • Title: SPECIAL DUTY PAY (SDP)
  • Date: 10/1/2018
  • Proponent: CG-1331

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It addresses SDP eligibility, payment amounts, category restrictions, authorization periods, and termination criteria. It requires panel reviews, eligibility announcements, and specified notifications and payment transactions.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • Special Duty Pay eligibility
  • SDP maximum payment
  • SDP category restrictions
  • SDP payment scale
  • SDP Panel reviews
  • SDP authorization periods
  • Pay termination criteria

Questions and answers

Who is eligible for Special Duty Pay?

All military personnel are eligible for SDP.

What is the maximum Special Duty Pay amount?

The maximum amount payable is $450 per month.

Can members receive Special Duty Pay in more than one category?

Members are eligible to receive SDP payments in only one category, even if they meet the criteria under several.

Which payment applies when a member qualifies for another SDP billet or form of SDP?

If a member is serving in a billet which receives SDP, and meets the qualification standards for another SDP billet or another form of SDP, the Coast Guard will issue the higher of the two pay amounts to the member.

How often must the Special Duty Pay Panel meet?

Commandant (CG-133) will determine the frequency of the Panel; however, the SDP Panel must meet at least once in a 24-month period.

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