Reading Time: 10 minutesIf you’ve spent any time in the military, you’ve probably heard someone say, “That’s a DJMS issue,” especially when talking about pay. Whether you’re a brand-new Soldier, an experienced NCO, a company commander, or a finance clerk, it’s helpful to understand what DJMS is and why it matters. The truth is pretty simple: DJMS is … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are circumstances when separation from the Army is necessary. In many cases, separation is voluntary, but there are also situations of involuntary separation too. We have noticed a large amount of involuntary separations as troops are brought home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Involuntary separation can be from certain issues such as: Failure to achieve … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesRMP funds is one of those military terms that many Soldiers have heard of but don’t fully understand. Whether you’re serving in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve, there’s a good chance you’ve either performed a Readiness Management Period (RMP) or know someone who has. In simple terms, an RMP is a paid duty … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is the National Guard Signing Bonus? In many cases, you can earn a bonus to join the National Guard. This often applies to both Officers and Enlisted personnel. During my six years in the National Guard, I earned two Officer Bonuses. One was for $10,000 when I joined the Guard for three years. The … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat do you need to know about the ARMY LES Statement? An Army LES is simply your leave and earnings statement. Anytime you generate pay, normally on the 1st and 15th of each month the Defense Finance Accounting Service will create a leave and earnings statement for you. Your pay could be for TDY pay, … Read more