Enlisted Grades
- Establishes enlisted ranks and their symbols ranging from E-1 (Private) to E-7 (Master Sergeant/Chief Petty Officer).
Base Pay Structure
- Sets minimum monthly base pay for each grade from E-1 (₱68.00) to E-7 (₱121.00).
Longevity Pay
- Longevity pay granted based on continuous active service.
- Prior service in the Philippine or U.S. armed forces and recognized guerrilla units credited.
- Reenlistment within 60 days combines service years for longevity pay computation.
- No retroactive payment of longevity pay is authorized.
Special Duty Pays
- Flying Pay: Additional 50% of base pay for eligible Air Force enlisted men regularly involved in aerial flights.
- Air Mechanic's Pay: Extra monthly pay for qualified first, second, and third-class air mechanics, capped at 15% of Air Force enlisted strength.
- Sea Duty Pay: Additional 10% of base pay for Navy enlisted men performing sea duty.
- Hazardous Duty Pay: Additional 50% of base pay for personnel engaged in hazardous duties.
- Combat Pay: Not less than ₱10 monthly for enlisted men in combat.
- Specialist's Pay: Additional pay based on specialist class from ₱10 to ₱75 monthly.
Overseas and Quarters Allowances
- Overseas duty pay for Navy personnel: 50% of base pay.
- Quarters Allowance provided to those without adequate quarters; rates vary by grade, number of dependents, and location (provincial or city).
- Dependents include lawful wife, unmarried dependent children under 21, and incapacitated adult children.
- Adequate quarters defined by minimum room and facility specifications.
Subsistence and Other Allowances
- Enlisted men entitled to rations, barracks, medical care, clothing, and subsistence allowance at not less than ₱1 per day.
- Additional subsistence allowance of at least ₱0.50 per day for Navy personnel on sea duty.
- Clothing allowance: Minimum ₱75 upon enlistment plus monthly ₱10; additional ₱20 on reenlistment within two months of discharge.
- Laundry allowance: Minimum ₱8 per month for duties requiring frequent public or ceremonial appearances.
Pay and Allowances for Overseas Contingents (PEFTOK and Others)
- Monthly combined pay (base, overseas, quarters) set with caps per grade.
- Overseas duty bonus of ₱100 upon return, with disqualifications for certain criminal or disciplinary records.
- Family subsistence allowance paid once upon departure for overseas duty, with hierarchy of beneficiaries and specified amounts per grade.
- Provision of adequate clothing and subsistence during overseas duty.
- Prohibited from receiving regular pay and allowances under sections 4 to 13 while on overseas missions.
- No longevity pay during overseas duty, but periods credited for future computation.
Pay and Allowances for Reservists
- Same rates as Regular Force enlisted men when on active duty.
- No pay or allowances during inactive status.
- President may prescribe pay during annual training.
- Full parity during emergency mobilization.
Trainees' Compensation
- Minimum monthly pay of ₱10 plus prescribed benefits.
- Clothing allowance of at least ₱75.
- Pay parity with enlisted men after 10 months of service unless extended due to misconduct.
Authorized Strength, Emergency Powers, and Amendments
- Total authorized enlisted man count per grade set by the President.
- During national emergencies, the President may adjust pay and allowances, ensuring minimum rates.
- Repeals previous laws related to pay and allowances, including RA No. 315 and specific sections of Commonwealth Acts and RA No. 573 and 815.
Effective Date
- The Act took effect on July 1, 1957.
- No retroactive application of provisions.