NOTICE: A lapse in appropriations has occurred. Military members will continue to report for duty as per normal operations. Excepted and exempt civilian employees will report to work as usual. Managers and supervisors of non-exempt/non-excepted civilian employees must begin conducting orderly shutdown on the next scheduled workday. FAQs and resources regarding the lapse operations will continue to be posted here and the internal lapse site. 
Results:
Tag: Special Duty Pay

U.S. Coast Guard logo.

Sept. 19, 2025

Special Duty Pay (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) updated for 2026

While some SDP/AP pay levels decline, Coast Guard adds three new types.

Members of Port Security Unit 301from Cape Cod, Mass., and deployed to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, escort the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis in the waters of Guantanamo Bay.

Oct. 9, 2024

Special Duty Pay and Assignment Pay updates announced

SDP and AP adjustments reflect Coast Guard needs and priorities.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) crew prepare to moor as the Stratton returned to homeport on Base Alameda, Calif., Nov. 23, 2022. Stratton recently concluded a 97-day multi-mission deployment to the Arctic Ocean and the Bering Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Upshaw).

Dec. 19, 2022

Special Duty Pay updates announced  

Read on about changes to the SDP/AP list.

The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) participate in a multilateral formation sail leaving Cairns, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2022, with crews from Australia and Fiji as the other ships depart for Exercise Kakadu off Darwin. The ships include HMAS Melville, a Leeuwin-class ship, HMAS Wollongong, an Armidale-class ship, RFNS Savenaca, a Guardian-class ship, and the Oliver Henry. (U.S. Coast Guard photo Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Oct. 26, 2022

The Coast Guard is finding new ways to retain talent and train leaders  

Read more to see if you’re eligible for special pay.

Support and partner resources