COMMANDANT (G PE)
U S COAST GUARD
2100 SECOND STREET SW
WASHINGTON DC 20593-0001
PHONE 202 267 2863
COMDTINST 1910.1
29 JAN 1992
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 1910.1
Subj: Eligibility of Regular and Reserve Enlisted Personnel for Separation Pay
Ref:
(a) Section 501 of Public Law 101-510, "National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991," 5 Nov 1990
(b) Title 10, United States Code
(c) Chapter 12, CG PERSMAN, COMDTINST M1000.6 (series)
(d) Title 14, United States Code
1.
PURPOSE. This Instruction establishes policy, procedures, and responsibilities for
determining eligibility for separation pay for Regular and Reserve enlisted members who are
involuntarily separated from active duty.
2.
SCOPE. The contents of this Instruction apply to Regular and Reserve enlisted personnel of
the United States Coast Guard. Inquiries concerning officer separation pay shall be referred to
Commandant (G-PO).
3.
DISCUSSION.
a.
The issuance of this Instruction on separation pay incorporates the legislative changes to
10 U.S.C. 1174 contained in reference (a).
b.
The law provides the Coast Guard authority to establish the conditions under which full or
half separation pay is allowed and the conditions that preclude any payment. This
Instruction precludes separation pay to any member separated for substandard
performance, unsuitability, or misconduct.
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