MILPERSMAN 1920-040: Involuntary Separation Pay

This set of flashcards covers the eligibility requirements, criteria for full and half pay, and the restriction policies for involuntary separation pay (non-disability) as outlined in MILPERSMAN 1920-040.

Which reference addresses the 10 U.S.C. 1174 regarding involuntary separation pay?

Reference (a)

What are the three major aspects of the involuntary separation pay policy addressed in MILPERSMAN 1920-040?

Eligibility criteria for full separation pay, eligibility criteria for half separation pay, and restrictions on eligibility for separation pay.

To be entitled to full separation pay, what retention status must a Service member generally hold?

Retention eligible

Service members separated for high-year-tenure (HYT) are entitled to full separation pay if they are classified as what?

Advancement eligible

What characterization must a separation have to qualify a member for full separation pay?

Honorable

To qualify for full separation pay, a Service member must have completed at least how many years of active service?

At least $6$, but less than $20$, years of active service immediately before separation.

In the context of separation pay entitlement, how is a break in service defined as being continuous?

If the period of active duty is not interrupted by a break in service of more than $30$ days.

What is the requirement regarding initial terms of enlistment for full-pay eligibility?

The Service member must have completed an initial term of enlistment or period of obligated active service and subsequently extended or reenlisted.

What specific written agreement must a Service member enter into as a condition of eligibility for separation pay?

An agreement to serve $3$ years in the Ready Reserve.

Does a member's failure to be accepted into the Ready Reserve affect their entitlement to separation pay?

No, failure to be accepted does not affect entitlement.

Under what condition may the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) award full separation pay to a member otherwise eligible for half pay?

In extraordinary instances when denial of full pay would be clearly unjust, such as a member with a congenital or hereditary disease separated for the convenience of the Government.

What is the retention status of Service members entitled to half separation pay?

Not retention eligible

Which four categories are listed as criteria for half-pay eligibility?

Expiration of Service Obligation (EAOS or HYT), Convenience of the Government, Physical Fitness Assessment Failure, and Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure.

List the designated physical and mental conditions categorized under 'Convenience of the Government' for half-pay eligibility.

Somnambulism, enuresis, personality disorder, motion/air sickness, allergies, and excessive height.

Why should ineligible Service members be counseled on the reason for their ineligibility?

To minimize the number of separation pay requests sent to the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR).

Are Service members who are immediately eligible for retired or retainer pay upon separation eligible for separation pay?

No

What is the separation pay policy for a member of the Navy Reserve discharged while on inactive duty?

They are not eligible for separation pay (No-Pay Restriction).

According to 'Navy Personnel Force Quality Management' restrictions, what characterization of discharge leads to no-pay?

Other than honorable

Are enlisted Service members separated for misconduct or unsatisfactory performance eligible for separation pay?

No

What occurs if a Service member declines training to qualify for a new skill as a precondition to reenlistment?

The member is restricted from receiving separation pay under Career Management Decisions.