64.0k views
2 votes
Along with basic pay, which of the following pays may be forfeited through Non-Judicial Punishment?

A) Hazardous Duty Pay
B) Housing Allowance
C) Subsistence Allowance
D) Special Duty Assignment Pay

User Laurette
by
7.0k points

1 Answer

1 vote

Final answer:

In Non-Judicial Punishment, Hazardous Duty Pay and Special Duty Assignment Pay may be subject to forfeiture, while Housing Allowance and Subsistence Allowance generally are not, as they are intended to maintain the service member's standard of living. Option A and D is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Regarding Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP), which is a form of military discipline, various types of pay may be subject to forfeiture. NJP is covered under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and provides commanders with an expedient means to discipline troops without a formal court-martial. Of the options provided:

  • Hazardous Duty Pay is additional pay for performing hazardous duties and could be subject to forfeiture.
  • Housing Allowance, which usually refers to the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), is generally not forfeited because it is meant to cover living expenses for the service member and, when applicable, their family.
  • Subsistence Allowance, aimed at covering food costs, is typically not forfeited for similar reasons to the Housing Allowance, as it directly relates to the service member's personal needs.
  • Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) is additional compensation for service members in jobs with extraordinary responsibility or an unusual degree of responsibility, and it may be forfeitable depending on the specific circumstances and the decision of the commanding officer.

In summary, while basic pay is regularly subject to forfeiture during NJP, other types of pay such as Hazardous Duty Pay and Special Duty Assignment Pay may be forfeited depending on the situation and at the discretion of the commander. However, allowances primarily meant for maintaining a standard of living, like Housing Allowance and Subsistence Allowance, are generally not forfeited.

User Pinks
by
8.6k points