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S. 1181 · 97th Congress · enacted

Uniformed Services Pay Act of 1981

Became Public Law No: 97-60.

Latest official action 1981-10-14 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

Uniformed Services Pay and Benefits Act of 1981 - Increases for members of the uniformed services according to specified schedules: (1) the monthly basic pay; (2) the basic allowance for subsistence; and (3) the basic allowances for quarters. Increases the monthly pay for cadets and midshipmen. Increases the incentive pay for the performance of hazardous duty by enlisted crew members according to a specified schedule. Increases aviation career incentive pay, particularly for specified officers who have frequently and regularly performed operational or proficiency flying duty required by orders for over 25 years. Excludes time spent as an enlisted member of the Navy when determining incentive pay for officers for the frequent and regular performance of operational submarine duty required by orders. Increases the special pay for diving duty. Permits a member to receive both such special pay and incentive pay for hazardous duty if such member is assigned by orders to perform specified duties. Permits an unserved period of an enlistment to be considered as part of an immediately subsequent term of reenlistment for bonus purposes. Requires that such bonus be paid in periodic installments (currently gives a member the option of lump sum payment). Permits nuclear-qualified officers of the naval service to execute a new active-service agreement for one period of not more than four yea…

Congressional Research Service · 1981-05-14

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