What type of deduction should be made against final pay at discharge if a court-martial fine has not been fully collected?

The correct choice pertains to the nature of deductions related to court-martial fines. Specifically, if a member has been fined by a court-martial and that fine has not yet been fully collected by the time of discharge, only the amount of the fine itself should be deducted from the final pay. This means that the deduction is limited to the outstanding balance of the fine, rather than taking a full pay deduction or any other type of deduction that would not accurately reflect what is owed.

This approach aligns with the principles of fair legal process and financial responsibility, ensuring that only what is specifically mandated by the court-martial decision is retained from the final pay. Since this is a targeted deduction focused solely on the fine, it prevents the member from facing undue financial burden beyond the established penalty set forth during the court-martial proceedings.