When does Prior service get paid once re-entering the military on Active Duty?

2018-08-29T21:01:12-04:00

My husband is getting released from the Army Reserves to join Active duty Army. When he gets his Orders - how soon should he expect to get his first paycheck? Will he have to work a full month or wherever they are in the month, will he get paid that same 1st or 15th as of everyone else?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Aug 29 at 2018 9:07 PM

2018-08-29T21:07:02-04:00

Have you asked his recruiter?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 29 at 2018 9:44 PM

2018-08-29T21:44:36-04:00

My best answer "not gospel" is that it depends on when Finance makes the inputs. There is a lag time. For example Finance must make the inputs on like the 25th of the month to impact transactions for the EOM. It must be inputted at like 9th of the month to impact the pay on the 15th. You can call the Ft Leavenworth Finance office and ask them. [login to see] . Tell us what they say.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Aug 30 at 2018 8:11 PM

2018-08-30T20:11:35-04:00

All depends on how fast his paperwork gets processed.

Response by SPC Megan Halsted made Nov 14 at 2018 9:01 AM

2018-11-14T09:01:55-05:00

How long did it take for him to get his first pay? I’m in the same situation. Report date was the 7th, so I was hoping to get paid on the 15th, as I turned in my direct deposit information before the 1st of November.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2019 12:11 PM

2019-01-12T12:11:09-05:00

did he get an order yet?