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Hostile fire pay rate rises from $225 per month to $450 per month, and the monthly cap for imminent danger pay increases from $225 per month to $275.
Tim Dill, assistant secretary of war for manpower and reserve affairs, released the memorandum which doubles the monthly hostile fire pay from $225 to $450, and increases imminent danger pay to $275 a month, effective immediately.
The War Department kicked off the yearlong Military Compensation Educational Campaign to help service members and their families learn about the total value of their compensation, so they can better achieve and maintain financial readiness.
The proposal would raise the current monthly caps on imminent danger or hostile fire pay troops can receive from $225 to $450.
Troops serving in the designated areas can qualify to receive imminent danger pay on a prorated daily basis, up to the monthly limit.
The Warrant Officer Retention Bonus Auction moves away from the fixed-rate bonuses warrant officers have received for agreeing to stay in active duty.