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AR 600-88

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SEA DUTY

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AR 600-88, "SEA DUTY", is a United States Army publication, dated September 23, 2021, with Change 001 dated January 31, 2024.

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September 23, 2021

Change 001 · January 31, 2024

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G-1

Headquarters, Department of the Army

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AR 600-88 — index record

NumberAR 600-88
TitleSEA DUTY
PublishedSeptember 23, 2021
Latest changeChange 001, January 31, 2024
Office of primary responsibilityG-1
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Army
Status on the indexActive
Unit of issuePDF P
Source indexArmy Publishing Directorate
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This regulation sets forth policy, procedures, and responsibilities for special pay and sea service credit for sea duty within the Army. It describes entitlements, restrictions, administration, and maintenance of records for career sea pay (CSP) for Soldiers.

Summary of changes, as printed

Sea Duty This administrative revision, dated 31 January 2024— o Changes Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (AHRC – PDP– I), to Commanding General U.S. Army Human Resources Command (AHRC – PDM– SP) (para C– 6). This major revision, dated 23 September 2021— o Updates United States Code reference governing special pays (title page). o Updates records management requirements (para 1– 5). o Updates creditable service requirements (para 2–2b). o Adds exception for lost sea day 12-month limitation (para 3– 3). o Revises DA Form 3068 (Marine Service Book) (app B). Headquarters *Army Regulation 600 –88 Department of the Army Washington, DC 23 September 2021 Effective 23 October 2021 Personnel–General Sea Duty Applicability. This regulation applies Army internal control process. to the Regular Army, the Army National This regulation contains internal control Guard/Army National Guard of the provisions in accordance with AR 11 – 2 United States, and the U.S. Army Re- and identifies key internal controls that serve, unless otherwise stated. During must be evaluated (see app C). mobilization, chapters and policies con- Supplementation. Supplementation tained in this regulation may be modified of this regulation and establishment of by the proponent. agency, command, and installation forms Proponent and exception authority. are prohibited without prior approval The proponent of this regulation is the from the Deputy Chief of Staff, G – 1 Deputy Chief of Staff, G– 1.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
  2. Chapter 2 Entitlement for Career Sea Payp. 4
  3. Chapter 3 Sea Service Time Computation and Creditp. 7
  4. Chapter 4 Sea Pay within the Reserve Componentp. 8

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