COMDTINST 1754.16
(2) 18 years of age or older and is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical
incapacity that existed before the age of 18 and who was, at the time a punitive or other
adverse action was executed in the case of the former member, dependent on the member for
over one-half of the child's support; or
(3) 18 years of age or older but less than 23 years of age, is enrolled in a full-time course of
study in an institution of higher learning and who was, at the time a punitive or other adverse
action was executed in the case of the former member, dependent on the member for over
one-half of the child's support; or
(4) The status as a "dependent child" is determined as of the date of the member's conviction of
the dependent-abuse offense or the date of the member's administrative separation from
active duty, whichever is applicable.
c. A "dependent-abuse offense" is conduct by an individual while a member of the Coast Guard on
active duty for more than 30 days and:
(1) Involves abuse of the member's spouse or dependent child; and
(2) Is a criminal offense defined by 10 U.S.C. 801-940, or other criminal code applicable to
the jurisdiction where the act of abuse was committed.
d. The term "spouse" includes "former spouse" where appropriate. The term "member" includes
"former member" where appropriate.
5. ELIGIBILITY.
a. Transitional compensation payments are authorized for dependents of a Coast Guard member
who has been on active duty for more than 30 days and:
(1) Is convicted of a dependent-abuse offense that results in the member being:
(a) Separated from active duty pursuant to a sentence of a court-martial; or
(b) Forfeiting all pay and allowances pursuant to a sentence of a court-martial.
(2) Is administratively separated from active duty in accordance with applicable regulations if
the basis for separation includes a dependent-abuse offense.
6. PAYMENTS.
a. Recipients. Payments to abused family members are made as follows:
(1) If the member was married when the dependent-abuse offense occurred, payment shall be
made to the eligible spouse to whom the member was married at that time, including an
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