Get Dod Instruction 1340.09, April 20, 2010. Hostile Fire Pay And Imminent Danger Pay

Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger pay are prorated for partial months - you are only paid for the time in a designated area.

For periods of less than one month, the amount of Danger Pay is prorated on the basis of 365 days: the daily rate is calculated by dividing the annual amount by 365 days and multiplying the daily amount by the number of days actually spent at the duty station.

Danger pay (under Section 652g) is an allowance of $225.00 per month that may be granted to civilian employees who accompany U.S. military forces in areas designated by the Secretary of Defense as eligible for imminent danger pay. NOTE: Only the Secretary of State may authorize danger pay for civilian employees.

The danger pay allowance must be granted at the 15, 25, and 35 percentage rates, based on the level of danger and the presence of non-essential personnel and dependents at the post. When danger pay is granted, the amount must be equal to the flat rate paid to uniformed military personnel as imminent danger pay.

Rates Payable HFP/IDP is payable at the monthly rate of $225.00. Service members will receive $7.50 for each day they are on duty in an IDP area up to the maximum monthly rate of $225.

Danger pay (under Section 652g) is an allowance of $225.00 per month that may be granted to civilian employees who accompany U.S. military forces in areas designated by the Secretary of Defense as eligible for imminent danger pay.

Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger Pays are monthly special pays that compensate service members for physical danger.

Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger pay are prorated for partial months - you are only paid for the time in a designated area.