What must be checked when a member performs a re-enlistment affecting pay?

• A. Re-enlistment date, updated pay grade, and any new entitlements or bonuses that apply.
• B. Only the current base pay rate.
• C. The member's preferred tax withholding.
• D. The unit's current deployment status.

Answer: (A)

When a member reenlists and pay is affected, you must verify the reenlistment date, updated pay grade, and any new entitlements or bonuses that apply. The reenlistment date is the anchor for when the new pay starts and can trigger retroactive or prorated payments if there was a gap between actions. The updated pay grade changes the base pay rate and any grade-based allowances, so the payroll record must reflect the new grade to compute correct pay. The new entitlements or bonuses—such as a reenlistment bonus, retention pay, or specialty pay—have their own eligibility rules and effective dates, and must be set up properly in the system to avoid mispayment. Taken together, these items ensure the member’s pay reflects the terms of the reenlistment. While other aspects like tax withholding or deployment status can affect pay, they are separate considerations and do not capture the direct changes caused by reenlistment.