Research Finance Regulations U S Army Human Resources

Research Finance Regulations U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 1

Learning Objectives § Explain the purpose of the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (Do. DFMR) and the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) § Describe the structure and search for changes in the Do. DFMR Vol 7 A and JTR § Discuss and locate Military Pay E-Messages § Learn how to read a Decision Logic Table (DLT) U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 2

Do. DFMR / JTR Research Tips Key word search § Ctrl + F § Example: “Hostile Fire Pay, ” search “Hostile Fire” Use Table of Contents § Select chapter relevant to subject § Example: When searching for “DLA” review the Permanent Duty Travel Chapter in the Table of Contents Process of elimination § Eliminate paragraphs and subparagraphs that does not pertain to your search § Example: When searching for “BAH with dependent”, eliminate “BAH without dependent” U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 3

Introduction to the Do. DFMR 7000. 14 -R § Provides policies, regulations, and procedures § Responsibility of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (USD(C)) § Statutory (U. S. Law) § Volumes 1 through 16 contain o Recent changes o Policy memorandums o Chapters in e. Coordination o Archives U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 4

Major Sections § Summary of changes § References § Figures/Tables § Definitions § Chapters 1 through 68 § Appendices A through C U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 5

Revisions Chapter changes are listed in the chapter introduction § Paragraph changes o Indicated by blue font o Significant changes are proceeded by a blue asterisk* § Changes to the Do. DFMR include o Archives o Military pay policy messages § Do. DFMR scheduled updates will provide o Reformatting o Recent changes and revisions U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 6

Do. DFMR Number System 01 04 01 F. 2. a. (1) CHAPTER 01 SECTION 04 PARAGRAPH 01 SUBPARAGRAPH F. 2. a. (1) U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 7

Check on Learning 1. What chapter and section is “COMPUTATION OF PAY” located in the Do. DFMR Vol 7 A? ______ 2. Where can you find “When Entitled to Basic Pay”? _____ U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 8

Do. DFMR Vol 7 A Chapters 01 – 04 05 – 20 21 – 24 25 – 31 32 – 37 38 – 39 40 – 43 44 – 54 55 – 64 65 66 67 – 68 U. S. Army Human Resources Command Basic Pay Special Pay and Bonus Incentive Pay Allowances Miscellaneous Payments Cadets, Students, and Academy Officials Allotments of Pay Deductions and Collections Reserve and National Guard Pay High-Deployment Allowance Career Status Bonus/Redux Election Option COLA and TLA “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 9

Do. DFMR Vol 7 A Other Sections Appendices A - Reimbursement of Adoption Expenses B - Disposition of Forfeitures and Fines as a Result of Courts-Martial, Nonjudicial Punishment and Desertion C - Implementing Procedures for Mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) of Military Pay Comparable grades Definitions U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 10

Do. DFMR and JTR DLTs Table heading § Located at the top; identifies instruction and title Column heading § Located below the table heading; read left to right; identifies column separation (Ex. A) Condition and action statements § Located below the column heading; read left to right; identifies conditions or actions Rule lines § Located in the far left column; read vertically; identifies rules (Ex. 1, 2, 3, etc. ) Note: § Located at the end of each table; clarifying and elaborating information on rules U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 11

Check on Learning 1. The regulation that prescribes military pay policy and procedures is the _____________ 2. How do you recite “ 040207 C. 1 (a)”? _________________________ 3. Where in the Do. DFMR would you determine that an Airforce Master Sergeant is the same pay grade as an Army Sergeant First Class? ___________ U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 12

Check on Learning 4. When a Soldier’s marriage is annulled; can they still receive BAH w/dep? ____ Where is it found? 5. A member without dependents who is ordered PCS to confinement in the brig is entitled to what type of BAH? ______ Which table is it located? U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 13

Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) § Provides statutory guidance for the Department of Defense (military and civilian) § States who, what, and when an entitlement is earned § Changes are indicated by use of yellow highlights U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 14

JTR Chapters 01 02 03 04 05 06 General Policy Standard Travel and Transportation Allowances TDY Travel Government Funded Leave Permanent Duty Travel Evacuation Travel U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 15

JTR Number System 03 03 02 B. 2. c. (1) CHAPTER 03 SECTION 03 PARAGRAPH 02 SUBPARAGRAPH B. 2. c. (1) U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 16

Military Pay E-Messages § Provides the most recent, up-to-date information on military pay and entitlements § Updated or revised yearly § Effective June 10, 2019 all DFAS e-messages are located on the Mil. Suite web page https: //www. milsuite. mil/book/community/spaces/milpaye-messages § Compensation and Entitlement o DFAS Military Pay Policy Messages o Pay and entitlement information for all components o ALARACT messages https: //www. milsuite. mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s 1 net/payandentitle ments U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 17

Check on Learning 1. What's the maximum authorized amount for pet quarantine fee? ____ Where is it found? 2. What is the TDY household goods weight allowance for an E 8? ______ Where is it found? U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 18

Questions… Comments… Concerns… As of: 18 February 2021 U. S. Army Human Resources Command “Soldiers First” //UNCLASSIFIED//PED LEVEL 2 POC: Military Pay Instructors 19