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1
Q

Who is entitled to premium sea pay?

A

E5—E9 with less than 5 yrs sea duty, officers and E4-E9 upon 37th consecutive month of sea duty.

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2
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What is career sea pay?

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Special pay authorized for enlisted mbrs in pay grades E1—O6.

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3
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When can a mbr receive sea pay?

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When permanently or temporarily assigned to a vessel, ship based staff, or ship based aviation.

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4
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What vessels are sea pay eligible?

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Any vessel 65’ or greater in an active status who’s primary mission in accomplished underway

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5
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At what rate is sea pay paid at?

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Paid on a 30 day (monthly) basis

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6
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Is sea pay taxable?

A

Yes, for FITW, SITW, and FICA.

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7
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How long will sea pay continue when a mbr is hospitalized?

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30 days.

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8
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How long must a mbr be aboard a sea pay vessel to receive sea time?

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First day aboard counts as one days sea time.

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9
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How is time spent enroute from one vessel to another treated for sea pay premium?

A

It is treated as neutral time.

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10
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Does time spent traveling from one vessel to another count for sea time or pay?

A

No.

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11
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Is sea pay premium prorated for the month is stops and starts?

A

Yes.

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12
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How is time spent at sea as a Cadet treated

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It does not count for anything

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13
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What time is treated as neutral time when computing eligibility for cseapay premium?

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PT, TT, TD (greater than 30 dys), LV btwn two sea pay units, precomdet, decomdet, ledet/taclet, FTG, HUMS, convalescent lv, UA deductible time, pipeline schools of less than 1 yr (if preparing mbr for further sea duty). G-PMP-2 makes determination of neutral time.

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14
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What pay entitlements does a mbr have when going to a unit that will require special skills?

A

Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP).

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15
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Is SDAP taxable for FITW, SITW, and FICA?

A

No, only FITW and SITW.

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16
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How is SDAP started?

A

On the reporting endorsement or a P607.

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17
Q

What jobs qualify for SDAP?

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All jobs listed on a alcoast that comes out annually and is effective from 1Oct—30Sep.

18
Q

What are the different rates of SDAP?

A

Levels 1—5. (levels payable to each job are listed on an alcoast annually).

19
Q

What amounts is SDAP payable in?

A

Maximum of $375.00 and minimum of $75.

20
Q

What manual would you look in for more info regarding SDAP?

A

Comdtisnt 1430.1 (Payman).

21
Q

What is the special SD-6 level?

A

A special level authorized by FY96 defense spending bill for recruiters only $375 per month.

22
Q

What is a mbr paid if he/she meets the criteria for two or more SDAP categories?

A

He/she will be paid for the highest category (can only be paid for one category at a time).

23
Q

How long can a mbr be TAD performing a mission other than the one he/she is being paid SDAP for before SDAP stops?

A

90 dys.

24
Q

For audit purposes, how long is the unit required to keep record documentation for members claiming sea pay?

A

2 years

25
Q

What day does SDAP start on?

A

On the date the award is made

26
Q

When a recruiter PCS’s to a regular billet, what day does his SDAP stop on?

A

The day before his departure day.

27
Q

What rate is a mbr paid CSEA Premium in the month in which it stops?

A

A prorated amount

28
Q

How long can a mbr be PCS to a school a it still be counted as neutral time for CSEA Pay/Premium?

A

1 yr

29
Q

How long can a mbr be hospitalized and still receive SDAP?

A

12 months

30
Q

What is the tax rate for the Career Status Bonus?

A

27%

31
Q

Is CSB subject to division under the Uniform Services Former Spouse Protection Act?

A

No

32
Q

What is a mbrs “effective date of election” for CSB?

A

The day a mbr hit 15 yrs of service, or a date 6 months after a mbr is officially notified of their CSB options which ever is later

33
Q

If a mbr refuses to make a CSB election, what is the mbrs default option?

A

Retired pay plan reverts back to “High-3”

34
Q

When can a mbr change his CSB election option?

A

Any time up until his “effective date of election”

35
Q

If mbr elects installment payments of CSB when will they be paid?

A

The earlier of the a mbrs anniversary date or 15 January

36
Q

What rate is CSB taxed at?

A

27% (federal tax rate for special pay)

37
Q

When would a mbrs CSB payment not be taxed?

A

Puerto Rice resident
Puts whole amt in TSP
Eligible for Combat Tax Excusion

38
Q

If a mbr receives CSB and fails to complete 20 years of service what happens?

A

Mbr must repay a prorated portion of CSB

39
Q

How many copies of the CSB election form are made?

A

3

40
Q

What is the distribution of the CSB election forms?

A

Orig to PSC
Copy to mbr
Copy to SPO PDR (section 2)