Will Operational Submarine Pay (OPSUB) stop based on the SH03-REPORT PCS DEPARTURE?

Operational Submarine Pay (OPSUB) is contingent upon certain operational status factors, and understanding the process related to the SH03-REPORT PCS DEPARTURE is crucial. When a service member receives a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order, their operational status changes. Specifically, upon submitting the SH03-REPORT, which indicates the departure for a new duty station, OPSUB will cease as the member is no longer considered to be in the operational environment that qualifies for this special pay.

This means that once the SH03-REPORT is filed indicating the member is departing for a PCS, OPSUB will stop immediately, as the member is transitioning out of their operational role on the submarine. This pay is designed to incentivize and compensate those stationed on submarines during active duty; once the member departs for a PCS, they no longer remain in that specific operational duty status, leading to the suspension of OPSUB.