Entitlement to Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) is for officers and enlisted members certified by their branch to be proficient in a specific foreign language or dialect.
Each service secretary certifies FLPP annually based on:
- Qualifications in a career linguist duty specialty
- Attendance in specified training
- Assignment to duties requiring foreign language proficiency
- Proficiency in a foreign language deemed critical
FLPP is payable in addition to all other pay and allowances.
Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus Amounts
The monthly rate will not exceed $500 per month for a single foreign language or dialect, or $1,000 per month for two or more foreign languages or dialects. The total annual FLPB may not exceed $12,000 per 1-year certification period. Reservists who perform a partial qualifying year of less than 50 retirement points will have their monthly amount prorated accordingly.
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