Title 37 of the U.S. Code § 371 - Relationship to other incentives and pays

Full text of § 371 from Title 37 of the United States Code.

§ 371. Relationship to other incentives and pays

(a) Treatment.—A bonus or incentive pay paid to a member of the uniformed services under subchapter II is in addition to any other pay and allowance to which a member is entitled, unless otherwise provided under this chapter.

(b) Exception.—A member may not receive a bonus or incentive pay under both subchapter I and subchapter II for the same activity, skill, or period of service.

(c) Relationship to Other Computations.—The amount of a bonus or incentive pay to which a member is entitled under subchapter II may not be included in computing the amount of—

(1) any increase in pay authorized by any other provision of this title; or

(2) any retired pay, retainer pay, separation pay, or disability severance pay.

(Added Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title VI, §661(a)(2), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 176.)

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