1. Separation Pay
Element 43

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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

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

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

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