Extraordinary Heroism Additional 10% Retirement

[insanebikerboy]

Looking to help out a buddy that’s a retired Gunny sergeant.

For anyone that doesn’t know, you can apply for ‘extraordinary heroism’ at retirement, and if approved you get an extra 10% on top of your normal retirement. Obviously it’s gotta be above and beyond, from what I’ve heard dudes with a NAM w/V, or a single air medal with a V haven’t gotten approved.

I know the Navy process, but I’m looking for info, if anyone knows, on how/who a retired Marine can retroactively apply. My buddy got a bronze star with a V and Purple Heart from the same action and I’m trying to help him out to get the extra percentage on his retirement.

If anyone knows the applicable Marine pubs and/or how to look into it, I’d appreciate the help.

 

[Hair Warrior]

Noble effort, good luck to you (and him).

https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/current/07b/Volume_07b.pdf

^ see page 29

It appears to require SECNAV determination that a member performed a “certified act of extraordinary heroism.” I wonder if that means the exact phrase “extraordinary heroism” must appear in the service member’s award citation.

 

[insanebikerboy]

Noble effort, good luck to you (and him).

https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/current/07b/Volume_07b.pdf

^ see page 29

Yeah, that’s the overarching DoD pub, I’m aware of that one.

What I’m looking for is the Marine pub that actually says how to do it. For example, Milpersman 1830-040 shows how to do it on the Navy side. What’s the similar applicable Marine pub?

 

[bubblehead]

Interesting. Was not aware one could request this after the fact.

Did you check SECNAVINST 1650.1H Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual? Page 2-5 has a whole section on Extraordinary Heroism Recommendations.

As an aside, the OPNAV 1650/3 form for requesting an award has a check box for this as well.

 

[insanebikerboy]

Interesting. Was not aware one could request this after the fact.

I guess that’s what he and I are trying to figure out. I just learned about it a few months ago and he was unaware the benefit existed when I asked him about it.

 

[HoneyTater]

I see that you started this back in 2019. Did you ever figure out the process? I have submitted a package (4 Feb 2021) but inquiries go unanswered. I can't even get a confirmation that they got my package. How long did it take? How did they notify you of the determination?

 

[HoneyTater]

Looking to help out a buddy that’s a retired Gunny sergeant.

For anyone that doesn’t know, you can apply for ‘extraordinary heroism’ at retirement, and if approved you get an extra 10% on top of your normal retirement. Obviously it’s gotta be above and beyond, from what I’ve heard dudes with a NAM w/V, or a single air medal with a V haven’t gotten approved.

I know the Navy process, but I’m looking for info, if anyone knows, on how/who a retired Marine can retroactively apply. My buddy got a bronze star with a V and Purple Heart from the same action and I’m trying to help him out to get the extra percentage on his retirement.

If anyone knows the applicable Marine pubs and/or how to look into it, I’d appreciate the help.

8. Under certain circumstances, a Service member may request a determination of entitlement to an additional 10 percent increase of retainer pay due to the performance of extraordinary heroism per reference (a) [10 U.S.C. §8330]. Extraordinary Heroism will be documented in personal awards (i.e. Silver Star, Navy Cross, and or awards that are received with the “V” for Valor attachment, etc.) Ref: MILPERSMAN 1830-040 CH-72, 9 Sep 2020

Ref: SECNAV M-1650.1, Tab 17 of Appendix 2A, 16 Aug 2019
a.(2) Whenever SECNAV personally approves any PMD [Personal Military Decoration] for heroism, an EH determination will be made simultaneously with the award approval.
a.(3) Whenever any PMD for heroism, NM [Navy & Marine Corps Medal] or higher, is approved under delegated authority, the award authority shall forward a copy of the entire award nomination package via the chain of command to the NDBDM [Navy Department Board of Decorations and Medals] for EH determination. The approving authority and intermediate echelon commanders must make an EH [Extraordinary Heroism] recommendation (yes or no) consistent with the guidance in paragraph b below.

 

[Son of a Legend]

Does this apply to (widow) spouses?

 

[DanMa1156]

Does this apply to (widow) spouses?

Without looking at the pub, I am assuming that the spouse is entitled to whatever the member signed up for in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). If there's no SBP, I'd assume no pension. If there is, then whatever that entitlement was will continue under the terms of SBP.

 

[Son of a Legend]

She gets a pension but at the time of my fathers passing I don't believe the 10% valor bonus was available. If she is eligible I would like her to receive it. I appreciate your feedback.

Chris

 

[DanMa1156]

She gets a pension but at the time of my fathers passing I don't believe the 10% valor bonus was available. If she is eligible I would like her to receive it. I appreciate your feedback.

Chris

Just out of curiosity, and looking for a good story, what did your father do that might qualify him for extraordinary heroism?

 

[Hozer]

Going for that second helping of pork yakisoba at mid rats.

truly extraordinary.

 

[Son of a Legend]

Plus DFC, ~17 Air Medals, Commendation Medal, Vietnam Meritorious Citation (Gallantry Cross), etc.

He was also a Test Pilot/ ETPS and SOETP Senior Member . He was picked as an Apollo Astronaut. (Booted medical/kidney stones)
Flew over 50 types.

 

[Son of a Legend]

Going for that second helping of pork yakisoba at mid rats.

truly extraordinary.

Enjoy that pork yakisoba.