Discontinue the Utilization of the Discounted Lump Sum Assignment Incentive Pay Option
Effective 1 July 2023, the Marine Corps discontinues the 6.8 percent discounted lump sum Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) option for all newly assigned Marines who meet AIP eligibility criteria. The lump sum Volunteer Supplemental Incentive (VSI) program for special duty assignments such as Recruiters, Drill Instructors, and Marine Security Guard Detachment Commanders remains unchanged.
Issued: July 12, 2023
1. This MARADMIN announces changes to reference (a) which published the special duty assignment pay, assignment incentive pay, and volunteer supplemental incentive for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.<br> 2. Effective 1 July 2023, the Marine Corps will discontinue the utilization, offering, and execution of the 6.8 percent discounted lump sum Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) initiative.<br> 3. This is applicable to all newly assigned Marines who meet the eligibility criteria for AIP per reference (a).<br> 4. This change will have no impact to the lump sum Volunteer Supplemental Incentive (VSI) program. Those Marines who volunteer for and are assigned to a special duty assignment, i.e., Recruiters, Drill Instructors, and Marine Security Guard Detachment Commanders, will still be eligible for lump sum VSI based upon assignment and months of commitment.<br> 5. All other provisions within reference (a) remain the same.<br> 6. Release authorized by Lieutenant General James F. Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.