Are officers and enlisted entitled to SDAP?

• A. Yes, both officers and enlisted
• B. No, only enlisted
• C. Only officers
• D. Neither officers nor enlisted

Answer: (B)

SDAP is an incentive pay tied to designated special duties, and eligibility is limited to enlisted personnel who hold those specific assignments. The purpose is to compensate enlisted members who take on extra responsibilities in roles deemed “special duties.” Officers aren’t included in SDAP under the standard rules, so they do not receive this type of pay. In practice, this means enlisted personnel in approved special duties can receive SDAP, while officers do not, even though both groups may have other forms of incentive pays or bonuses for different circumstances.