Provided by annual legislation since 2005, so also anticipated for 2011. Wavier of Annual Aggregate Limit on Pay N/A Yes (NSPS effective FY 2010) Same as TDY Same as TDY Post Differential Yes After 42 consecutive days, 35%of Basic Pay (includes locality pay) for basic workweek (for Iraq and Afghanistan once reach day 43 paid retroactive to day 1) 35%of Basic Pay (no locality pay) for basic 40-hour workweek, effective after one day in country 35%of Pay (no locality pay) for basic 40-hour workweek, effective after one day in country Danger Pay (DSSR 652.f.) 1 Yes In effect from 1st day, 35%of Basic Pay (includes locality pay) for basic workweek In effect from 1st day, 35%of Basic Pay (no locality pay) for basic 40-hour workweek In effect from 1st day, 35%of Basic Pay (no locality pay) for basic 40-hour workweek Imminent Danger Pay (DSSR 652.g.) Yes For employees who accompany U.S. Military forces to designated that don't receive danger pay or post differential and first 42 days in countries where authorized other than Iraq & Afghanistan ($225 per month) 2 Same as TDY Other than first 42 days Same as TDY Other than first 42 days Per Diem No $3.50 per day or $105 per month Same as TDY Should not get Per Diem at official duty station Same as TDY Should not get Per Diem at official duty station
Separate Maintenance Allowance (SMA) 3 No None, receive non-taxable Living Quarters Allowance instead, if qualified Not available to employees in TDY status Annual Rate varies based upon number of family members and is pro-rated based upon length of tour - Eligible, not entitled Annual Rate varies based upon number of family members and is pro-rated based upon length of tour - Eligible, not entitled Relocation Incentives Yes Same as TCS for extended TDY only Up to 12.5% of annual salary Up to 25% of annual salary Benefits Description Taxable TDY (Any length) Six Month TCS One Year TCS Rest & Recuperation Trips and Administrative Leave N/A Same as TCS Employees who serve 6 or more months but fewer than 12 months are eligible for 1 R&R trip (21 calendar days). Employees must serve a minimum of 60 days in country to be eligible. Employees who sign up for 12 consecutive months are eligible for 3 R&R (21 calendar days/trip) within the 12 month service period. Employees must serve a minimum of
Up to 10 days of Administrative Leave. 60 days in country to be eligible. Up to 10 days of Administrative Leave per trip, not to exceed 20 days per year Home Leave N/A 15 workdays of paid leave per year. Free travel to U.S. Available After 12 months in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Pakistan Same as TDY, i.e. must serve for 12 months in Iraq, Afghanistan or Pakistan, and must be scheduled to return after home leave. Same as TDY Leave Accrual N/A No change to regular accrual and carryover: 30 days (240 hours) Employees may carry up to 360 hours (45 days) of annual leave to next leave year. Employees may carry up to 360 hours (45 days) of annual leave to next leave year.
of death (through 9/30/2011). Footnotes: Applies to Iraq and Afghanistan. In Pakistan, rates vary from 25% to 35% depending on location. Actually, danger pay starts after 4-cumulative hours in a day, under either 652.f. or 652.g. Imminent danger pay (really not a Civilian term – but used!), when authorized, is payable to employees on TDY orders for the first 42 days at the post if Danger pay (percentage of pay) is not authorized for the location. Since Post Differential does not begin until day 43 in most locations (except Iraq and Afghanistan currently), there is no conflict with this version of danger pay. In Iraq and Afghanistan, Post Differential starts on day 43, but is payable retroactively to day 1. Separate Maintenance Allowance is designed to help offset the costs of maintaining two residences. For the employees sent to Iraq, Afghanistan, or Pakistan, there is no additional residence cost, as food and lodging are provided.