Separation Pay Element 43

Purpose Inform TSM entitled to separation pay Public Law: Title 10, Chapter 59, Section 1174 DoDI: 1332.29

What types of Separation Pays? Separation pay eligibility and amounts are determined by the type of separation. Voluntary and Involuntary (ISP) Separation Program Designator (SPD)

Eligibility for Involuntary Separation Pay Finish first term of enlistment or obligated service At least six years of service Separating involuntarily Not yet eligible for retirement Not separating under adverse conditions

Disqualifiers Choosing not to re-enlist Leaving active duty during your initial term Eligible for retirement pay Court-martials Separating with an other than honorable (OTH) Unsatisfactory performances Misconduct

Levels Full Honorable discharge, must be full qualified for retention at time of retention (ERB and HYT) Half Honorable or general discharge (PFA Failures, security clearance, or Inability to create or have a Family Care plan)

Caluation .10((12 x monthly base pay)(years of service)) 2

Resources Command Pay and Personnel Administer (CPPA) MILPERSMAN 1920-030,040, 050 NAVADMIN 420/10 Public Law: Title 10, Chapter 59, Section 1174 DoDI: 1332.29 Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) on Implementing Disability-Related Provision of the National Defense Authorization Act

Summary Purpose Types Eligibilities Levels Reminder: SPD codes Not the SMEs May not eligible