How many days must a member take leave to trigger an automatic stop to hardship duty pay?

A member must take 31 days of leave to trigger an automatic stop to hardship duty pay. This policy is in place to ensure that service members receive appropriate compensation for the challenges associated with their duty assignments. Hardship duty pay is specifically designed to compensate for situations that are deemed undesirable or hazardous, and the stipulation regarding the 31 days serves as a way to manage the benefits associated with such pay. By establishing a clear threshold at 31 days of leave, the policy ensures that members still engaged in active duty, albeit through temporary leave, continue to receive the hardship pay until they exceed that limit, hence maintaining support for those in challenging service conditions.