https://rankandpay.com/changes/ Dated, sourced changes to U.S. military pay, allowances, VA compensation, fitness tests and benefits, confirmed on each agency’s own pages. 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z Rank and Payhttps://rankandpay.com © 2026 Rank and Pay tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-07-07-lsdr-2027 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2027. Announced July 7, 2026. 6.46% → 6.60%. BRS lump-sum discount rate for retired pay starting in 2027 set at 6.60% (2026: 6.46%).

<p>Effective January 1, 2027. Announced July 7, 2026. 6.46% → 6.60%. BRS lump-sum discount rate for retired pay starting in 2027 set at 6.60% (2026: 6.46%).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://militarypay.defense.gov/Portals/3/Documents/Blended%20Retirement/2027%20BRS%20LSDR%20memo_%20signed%207Jul26.pdf">BRS Lump Sum Discount Rate for 2027 (memo signed July 7, 2026)</a></li><li><a href="https://militarypay.defense.gov/Portals/3/Documents/Blended%20Retirement/2026%20BRS%20LSDR%20Signed.pdf">BRS Lump Sum Discount Rate for 2026 (memo signed May 22, 2025)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-12-01-ssa-cola-2027 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Effective December 1, 2026. Announced October 14, 2026. 2.8% (SSA, December 2025) → 3.6% (SSA, December 2026). Social Security announced a 3.6% COLA for 2027, effective with December 2026 benefits. It is not yet a VA or retired-pay rate: VA’s December 1, 2026 increase needs the VA COLA Act of 2026, and DoD and DFAS announce the retired-pay COLA.

<p>Effective December 1, 2026. Announced October 14, 2026. 2.8% (SSA, December 2025) → 3.6% (SSA, December 2026). Social Security announced a 3.6% COLA for 2027, effective with December 2026 benefits. It is not yet a VA or retired-pay rate: VA’s December 1, 2026 increase needs the VA COLA Act of 2026, and DoD and DFAS announce the retired-pay COLA.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/press/releases/2026-10-14.html">Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/latestCOLA.html">Latest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (computation from the CPI-W)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 16, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-10-01-hfp-idp 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective October 1, 2026. Announced October 1, 2026. $225 / $225 ($7.50 a day) → $450 / $275 ($9.16 a day). Hostile fire pay rose from $225 to $450 a month and imminent danger pay from $225 ($7.50 a day) to $275 ($9.16 a day); in a month with either, hardship duty pay – location is at most $100.

<p>Effective October 1, 2026. Announced October 1, 2026. $225 / $225 ($7.50 a day) → $450 / $275 ($9.16 a day). Hostile fire pay rose from $225 to $450 a month and imminent danger pay from $225 ($7.50 a day) to $275 ($9.16 a day); in a month with either, hardship duty pay – location is at most $100.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://media.defense.gov/2026/Oct/01/2004009763/-1/-1/1/INCREASE-IN-MONTHLY-AMOUNTS-OF-HOSTILE-FIRE-PAY-AND-IMMINENT-DANGER-PAY.PDF">Increase in Monthly Amounts of Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay (memo signed July 14, 2026)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dfas.mil/Military-Members/payentitlements/specialpay/hfp_idp/">Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-10-01-mgib 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective October 1, 2026. $2,518 / $2,043 → $2,601 / $2,110. MGIB-AD full-time rates rose to $2,601 (3+ year enlistment) and $2,110 (under 3 years).

<p>Effective October 1, 2026. $2,518 / $2,043 → $2,601 / $2,110. MGIB-AD full-time rates rose to $2,601 (3+ year enlistment) and $2,110 (under 3 years).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/montgomery-active-duty-rates/">Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty rates</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-08-01-post911 2026-08-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective August 1, 2026. $29,920.95 / $1,169 → $30,908.34 / $1,198. Post-9/11 GI Bill private-school cap rose from $29,920.95 to $30,908.34; online-only housing from $1,169 to $1,198.

<p>Effective August 1, 2026. $29,920.95 / $1,169 → $30,908.34 / $1,198. Post-9/11 GI Bill private-school cap rose from $29,920.95 to $30,908.34; online-only housing from $1,169 to $1,198.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates/">Post-9/11 GI Bill rates</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-07-21-opnavinst-ch1 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective July 21, 2026. CH-1. OPNAVINST 6110.1L CH-1 issued.

<p>Effective July 21, 2026. CH-1. OPNAVINST 6110.1L CH-1 issued.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/06000%20Medical%20and%20Dental%20Services/06-100%20General%20Physical%20Fitness/6110.1L%20CH-1%20.pdf">OPNAVINST 6110.1L CH-1</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-07-07-army-whtr 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective July 7, 2026. tape test → WHtR ≤ 0.549. Army Directive 2026-13 replaced height/weight and the tape test with waist-to-height (truncated to 3 decimals; 0.549 or less meets) and rescinded the 465/80 exemption.

<p>Effective July 7, 2026. tape test → WHtR ≤ 0.549. Army Directive 2026-13 replaced height/weight and the tape test with waist-to-height (truncated to 3 decimals; 0.549 or less meets) and rescinded the 465/80 exemption.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN47030-ARMY_DIR_2026-13-000-WEB-1.pdf">Army Directive 2026-13, Army Body Composition Program and Standards</a></li><li><a href="https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/tyf/EXORD_182-26_Annex_A.pdf">EXORD 182-26 Annex A, Implementing Guidance for Waist to Height Ratio (WHtR) Measurement Procedures for the ABCP</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-07-01-malt 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective July 1, 2026. $0.205/mile → $0.235/mile. PCS mileage (MALT) rose from $0.205 to $0.235 a mile.

<p>Effective July 1, 2026. $0.205/mile → $0.235/mile. PCS mileage (MALT) rose from $0.205 to $0.235 a mile.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.travel.dod.mil/Travel-Transportation-Rates/Mileage-Rates/">Mileage rates (PCS MALT)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-07-01-pfra-official 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective July 1, 2026. diagnostic → official. Air Force PFRA scores became official (diagnostic period ended).

<p>Effective July 1, 2026. diagnostic → official. Air Force PFRA scores became official (diagnostic period ended).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4371953/air-force-updates-fitness-test-requirements/">Air Force updates fitness test requirements</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-06-01-army-combat-other-rc 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective June 1, 2026. 350 total. The AFT combat standard became the record standard for the other Reserve Component Soldiers.

<p>Effective June 1, 2026. 350 total. The AFT combat standard became the record standard for the other Reserve Component Soldiers.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43586-ARMY_DIR_2025-06-000-WEB-1.pdf">Army Directive 2025-06 (Army Fitness Test)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-05-16-tx270 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective May 16, 2026. Announced May 13, 2026. $1,554 → $1,872. Temporary BAH increase for Abilene/Dyess AFB (TX270) through December 31, 2026 (E-5 with dependents $1,554 → $1,872).

<p>Effective May 16, 2026. Announced May 13, 2026. $1,554 → $1,872. Temporary BAH increase for Abilene/Dyess AFB (TX270) through December 31, 2026 (E-5 with dependents $1,554 → $1,872).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.travel.dod.mil/About/News/Article/Article/4485972/temporary-bah-increase-for-abilenedyess-afb/">Temporary BAH increase for Abilene/Dyess AFB</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-04-17-army-combat-mos 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective April 17, 2026. 21 specialties → 24 specialties. Army Directive 2026-07 made 12D, 89D and 89E combat specialties (24 in all).

<p>Effective April 17, 2026. 21 specialties → 24 specialties. Army Directive 2026-07 made 12D, 89D and 89E combat specialties (24 in all).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN46456-ARMY_DIR_2026-07-000-WEB-1.pdf">Army Directive 2026-07</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-03-24-afman 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective March 24, 2026. DAFMAN 36-2905 (2022) → AFMAN 36-2905 (2026). AFMAN 36-2905 (24 Mar 2026) superseded DAFMAN 36-2905 (2022).

<p>Effective March 24, 2026. DAFMAN 36-2905 (2022) → AFMAN 36-2905 (2026). AFMAN 36-2905 (24 Mar 2026) superseded DAFMAN 36-2905 (2022).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.afpc.af.mil/Portals/70/documents/FITNESS/DAFMAN%2036-2905.pdf">AFMAN 36-2905, Air Force Physical Fitness Readiness Program (24 Mar 2026)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-03-01-pfra-charts 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective March 1, 2026. charts cao 17 Mar 26. Air Force PFRA scoring charts took effect (diagnostic period March 1 – June 30, 2026).

<p>Effective March 1, 2026. charts cao 17 Mar 26. Air Force PFRA scoring charts took effect (diagnostic period March 1 – June 30, 2026).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.afpc.af.mil/Portals/70/documents/FITNESS/Tab%202.%20PFRA%20Scoring%20Charts,%20cao%2017%20Mar%2026.pdf">Tab 2. PFRA Scoring Charts, cao 17 Mar 26</a></li><li><a href="https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4371953/air-force-updates-fitness-test-requirements/">Air Force updates fitness test requirements</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-army-combat-standard 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. 350 total. The AFT combat standard (60 per event, 350 total, M|C column) became the record standard for Active, AGR and RC on orders over 60 days.

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. 350 total. The AFT combat standard (60 per event, 350 total, M|C column) became the record standard for Active, AGR and RC on orders over 60 days.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43586-ARMY_DIR_2025-06-000-WEB-1.pdf">Army Directive 2025-06 (Army Fitness Test)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-bah 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. +4.2% average. 2026 BAH rates took effect (average +4.2%).

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. +4.2% average. 2026 BAH rates took effect (average +4.2%).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4358569/department-of-war-releases-2026-basic-allowance-for-housing-rates/">Department of War releases 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates</a></li><li><a href="https://www.travel.dod.mil/Portals/119/Documents/BAH/BAH_Rates_All_Locations_All_Pay_Grades/ASCII/BAH-ASCII-2026.zip">BAH rates, all locations and pay grades, 2026 (ASCII)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-bas 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. $465.77 / $320.78 → $476.95 / $328.48. BAS rose to $476.95 enlisted and $328.48 officer.

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. $465.77 / $320.78 → $476.95 / $328.48. BAS rose to $476.95 enlisted and $328.48 officer.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.dfas.mil/Military-Members/payentitlements/Pay-Tables/bas/">Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) rates</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-basic-pay 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. +3.8%. Basic pay rose 3.8% (E-5 over 4: $3,946.80).

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. +3.8%. Basic pay rose 3.8% (E-5 over 4: $3,946.80).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF10260">Defense Primer: Military Pay Raise</a></li><li><a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-23/pdf/2025-23844.pdf">Executive Order 14368, Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay (Schedule 8)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dfas.mil/Military-Members/payentitlements/Pay-Tables/Basic-Pay/EM/">Basic Pay – Enlisted, effective January 1, 2026</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-dla 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. $966.00 (partial) → $1,002.71 (partial). 2026 DLA table took effect; partial DLA rose from $966.00 to $1,002.71.

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. $966.00 (partial) → $1,002.71 (partial). 2026 DLA table took effect; partial DLA rose from $966.00 to $1,002.71.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.travel.dod.mil/Portals/119/Documents/DLA/DLA-2026-01-01.pdf">Dislocation Allowance (DLA) rates, primary, effective January 1, 2026</a></li><li><a href="https://media.defense.gov/2022/Jul/28/2003044365/-1/-1/0/PARTIAL-DLA-2002-PRESENT.PDF">Partial DLA rates 2002–present</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-malt 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. $0.21/mile → $0.205/mile. PCS mileage (MALT) changed from $0.21 to $0.205 a mile.

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. $0.21/mile → $0.205/mile. PCS mileage (MALT) changed from $0.21 to $0.205 a mile.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.travel.dod.mil/Travel-Transportation-Rates/Mileage-Rates/">Mileage rates (PCS MALT)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-navy-whtr 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. WHtR ≤ 0.5499. Navy BCA step 1 became waist-to-height ≤ 0.5499 (NAVADMIN 264/25).

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. WHtR ≤ 0.5499. Navy BCA step 1 became waist-to-height ≤ 0.5499 (NAVADMIN 264/25).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2025/NAV25264.pdf">NAVADMIN 264/25, Navy Physical Readiness Program for Calendar Year 2026</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Support/Readiness%20Resilience/Physical/Guide-4%20Body%20Composition%20Assessment.pdf">Physical Readiness Program Guide-4, Body Composition Assessment (JUN 2026)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-tsp-limits 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. $23,500 / $7,500 / $70,000 → $24,500 / $8,000 / $72,000. TSP limits rose: elective $23,500 → $24,500, catch-up $7,500 → $8,000, annual additions $70,000 → $72,000.

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. $23,500 / $7,500 / $70,000 → $24,500 / $8,000 / $72,000. TSP limits rose: elective $23,500 → $24,500, catch-up $7,500 → $8,000, annual additions $70,000 → $72,000.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-25-67.pdf">IRS Notice 2025-67, 2026 Amounts Relating to Retirement Plans</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tsp.gov/contribution-limits/">TSP contribution limits</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-usmc-combat-arms 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. 210 on male tables. Marines in combat-arms PMOSs are scored on the male PFT tables with a 210-point line (no adverse action until further guidance).

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. 210 on male tables. Marines in combat-arms PMOSs are scored on the male PFT tables with a 210-point line (no adverse action until further guidance).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4363582/">MARADMIN 613/25, combat arms PFT standard</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2026-01-01-usmc-whtr 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective January 1, 2026. WHtR ≤ 0.52. The Marine Corps body-composition screen became waist-to-height ≤ 0.52.

<p>Effective January 1, 2026. WHtR ≤ 0.52. The Marine Corps body-composition screen became waist-to-height ≤ 0.52.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.marines.mil/News/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Display/Article/4414812/marine-corps-revises-body-composition-standards/">Marine Corps revises body composition standards (MARADMIN 066/26)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2025-12-30-navy-guide-5a 2025-12-30T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective December 30, 2025. Guide-5A DEC 2025. Navy PRP Guide-5A (DEC 2025) published the PRT standards tables 4-1 and 4-2.

<p>Effective December 30, 2025. Guide-5A DEC 2025. Navy PRP Guide-5A (DEC 2025) published the PRT standards tables 4-1 and 4-2.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Support/Readiness%20Resilience/Physical/Guide-5A%20Physical%20Readiness%20Test.pdf">Physical Readiness Program Guide-5A, Physical Readiness Test (DEC 2025)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2025-12-29-opnavinst 2025-12-29T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective December 29, 2025. OPNAVINST 6110.1K → OPNAVINST 6110.1L. OPNAVINST 6110.1L replaced 6110.1K for the Navy Physical Readiness Program.

<p>Effective December 29, 2025. OPNAVINST 6110.1K → OPNAVINST 6110.1L. OPNAVINST 6110.1L replaced 6110.1K for the Navy Physical Readiness Program.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/06000%20Medical%20and%20Dental%20Services/06-100%20General%20Physical%20Fitness/6110.1L%20CH-1%20.pdf">OPNAVINST 6110.1L CH-1</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2025-12-18-fsa 2025-12-18T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective December 18, 2025. $250/month → $300/month. Family separation allowance rose from $250 to $300 a month (37 USC 427 as amended by P.L. 119-60 §622, effective on enactment).

<p>Effective December 18, 2025. $250/month → $300/month. Family separation allowance rose from $250 to $300 a month (37 USC 427 as amended by P.L. 119-60 §622, effective on enactment).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/37/427">37 U.S.C. 427, Family separation allowance</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dfas.mil/MilitaryMembers/payentitlements/fsa/">Family Separation Allowance</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4449907/change-to-family-separation-allowance-fsa-rate/">MARADMIN 150/26, Change to Family Separation Allowance (FSA) rate</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2025-12-01-retiree-cola 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective December 1, 2025. 2.8%. Military retired pay and SBP rose 2.8% (COLA).

<p>Effective December 1, 2025. 2.8%. Military retired pay and SBP rose 2.8% (COLA).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/newsevents/newsletter/December2025-Retiree-Newsletter-COLA-for-Military-Retirees-and-SBP-Annuitants/">December 2025 Retiree Newsletter: COLA</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2025-12-01-va-cola 2025-12-02T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective December 1, 2025. Announced December 2, 2025. $3,831.30 → $3,938.58. VA disability compensation rose 2.8% (100% alone $3,831.30 → $3,938.58).

<p>Effective December 1, 2025. Announced December 2, 2025. $3,831.30 → $3,938.58. VA disability compensation rose 2.8% (100% alone $3,831.30 → $3,938.58).</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.va.gov/disability/compensation-rates/veteran-rates/">Current Veterans disability compensation rates</a></li><li><a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/17/2026-02997/cost-of-living-adjustments-for-service-connected-benefits">Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Service-Connected Benefits (91 FR 7386)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p> tag:rankandpay.com,2026-10-06:change/2025-06-01-aft 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Effective June 1, 2025. ACFT (tables 220323) → AFT (tables 250601). The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the ACFT, scored with the AFT_Scoring_Scales_250601 tables.

<p>Effective June 1, 2025. ACFT (tables 220323) → AFT (tables 250601). The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the ACFT, scored with the AFT_Scoring_Scales_250601 tables.</p><p>Source:</p><ul><li><a href="https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43586-ARMY_DIR_2025-06-000-WEB-1.pdf">Army Directive 2025-06 (Army Fitness Test)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/aft/AFT_Scoring_Scales_250601.pdf">AFT Scoring Scales (AFT_Scoring_Scales_250601)</a></li></ul><p>Verified October 13, 2026 by Rank and Pay.</p>