Originally Posted by
HuggyU2
While ignorant-me is getting educated on Reserve issues, can you explain how it is they get paid for two drill periods for one day work? Is that the same as two days of Active Duty pay?
Again, another "nuance" that has never ben explained to me.
No, it's more like "two periods, each worth a half a day's pay."
There are normally four different duty categories. (UTA, TP, AT, MPA). Some pay whether or not you fly. Some pay ONLY if you fly (a problem if you are staying in the BOQ and expected reimbursement). Some pay a point for retirement....some don't. Some have paid travel associated....some don't.
Learning how to bid and arrange your duty staus is a big part of being a Reservist or Guardsman, especially if you are a commuter.
Otherwise, if you get wx/mx cancelled, or just not scheduled, you might not get paid or get expenses reimbursed.
But at least you dropped that airline trip, and are out THAT money, too.
PM me if you want all the details on pay status.