Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP)

Regular Army: Retired

Benefit Fact Sheet

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Summary

Soldiers who perform hazardous duties such as flying duty, parachute jumping, demolition of explosives, or toxic fuels handling may be entitled to Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP).

Eligibility

Retired Soldiers are not eligible for HDIP.

Additional Information

For more information regarding flying duty HDIP, please refer to:
https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/payleave/index.aspx?cid=c4c7e7ca-48be-4650-bbc8-6ec08e8fd479

Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP):
https://militarypay.defense.gov/Pay/Special-and-Incentive-Pays/HDIP/

DoD 7000.14-R, Volume 7A, Chapter 24: “Incentive Pay - Hazardous Duty Other Than Aerial Flights”:
https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/current/07a/07a_24.pdf

For additional information on possible changes to this benefit as a Wounded Warrior, please visit the Wounded Warrior Pay section of the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) website at:
https://www.dfas.mil/MilitaryMembers/woundedwarrior/woundedwarriorpay/

Document Review Date: 08 April 2024