COMDTINST M7220.29D — Coast Guard Pay Manual

COMDTINST M7220.29D governs Coast Guard pay and allowance policy, including entitlement, computation, and payment.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M7220.29D
  • Title: COAST GUARD PAY MANUAL
  • Date: 11/6/2019
  • Proponent: CG-1332

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The publication addresses basic pay, prior service, housing and family allowances, clothing allowances, sea duty pay, and hostile fire or imminent danger pay. It includes requirements for dependency approval, housing allowance validation, creditable service claims, and payment eligibility.

Applies to: It is intended to provide guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.

Topics covered

  • Basic pay computation
  • Creditable prior service
  • Housing allowances
  • Clothing allowances
  • Career sea duty pay
  • Hostile fire and imminent danger pay

Questions and answers

Does COMDTINST M7220.29D replace a Coast Guard pay manual?

Coast Guard Pay Manual, COMDTINST M7220.29C is hereby cancelled. (paragraph 8)

Can retired-list service count toward longevity pay?

A retired member who is recalled to active duty may count inactive service on a retired list including a temporary disability retired list, of any of the Uniformed Services; however, this only applies for longevity pay purposes. (paragraph 7)

How must members validate their housing allowance entitlement?

Annually, beginning in October and not later than 30 November, members must validate their housing allowance entitlement by verifying their Direct Access BAH/Dependency Data report. (paragraph 3)

When is an initial clothing issue made to enlisted members?

An initial or partial initial clothing-in-kind issue will be made to all enlisted members upon reporting for recruit training or Reserve Enlisted Basic Indoctrination (REBI). (paragraph 9)

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