What is a DA 1506 used for?
This form is used to document a member’s request for verification of military service. It is also used to adjust a soldier’s Other Entry Pay Effective Date (OPED) and Basic Pay Entry Effective Date (BPED) which will affect the rate and period of basic pay entitlement.
How much is basic allowance for subsistence?
Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
| OFFICERS | ENLISTED | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2021 | $266.18 | $386.50 |
| January 1, 2020 | $256.68 | $372.71 |
| January 1, 2019 (note 2) | $254.39 | $369.39 |
| January 1, 2018 | $254.39 | $369.39 |
How do you calculate creditable services?
Your creditable service is based on your retirement service computation date (RSCD). OPM uses your RSCD to determine the beginning of your Years in Service for the pension calculation. Your credible years of service are 100% tied to your RSCD. You can find your *Estimated* RSCD on your Personal Statement of Benefits.
Will the military get a raise for 2022?
The 2022 military pay raise of 2.7% officially went into effect on January 1, 2022. Service members should have seen this raise on their military pay stub by January 14, 2022. If you did not, reach out to your branch’s Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) office.
Can you retire from the military after 10 years?
If you are a commissioned officer or an enlisted with prior commissioned service, you must have at least 10 years of commissioned service to retire at your commissioned rank.
Does DEP count towards retirement?
DEP and Time Served Any breaks in service will affect your retirement date and High-3 calculation. In this case, the calculation begins on the date you re-entered service without a break.
Can you pocket extra OHA?
A notable difference, however, is that OHA is assigned a “cap” (based on rank/dependents) and any OHA amount you don’t use is not kept. You do not “pocket” the difference as you can with stateside BAH. Any unused OHA is simply not paid to you, or received as an allotment.
Can I get BAH and OHA?
If a member is serving an UNACCOMPANIED overseas tour, the member is eligible for BAH at the “with dependents” rate, based on the dependent’s US residence ZIP Code, plus OHA at the “without dependents” rate, if the member is not furnished government housing overseas.