When does the hazardous duty pay end and when will the Per Diem end?
Hazardous duty pay ends on the day of departure from a designated area; however, it is paid for the entire month. Per Diem ends the day of return to the home station. Example: Soldier arrives at home station on 15 March. The Per Diem will stop on 15 March. How long after my Spouse leaves duty from that area will it take for the Hazardous Pay to show up on the Leave and Earnings statement? Hazardous duty pay begins the day of arrival at deployed location. Soldiers deployed in some areas are not entitled to hazardous duty pay; so check with your Finance office for your status. Talk to Finance to get a perspective of when it will show up on the Leave and Earnings statement. Do I have to take out an allotment to participate in the 10% Savings Plan? Although you may use the allotment options to participate, you do have other options. Eligible Service Members may deposit funds at the finance office in their overseas location by submitting a cash collection voucher with payment in either cash
