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37 U.S.C. 371: Relationship to other incentives and paysText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 37-PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICESCHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS
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§371. Relationship to other incentives and pays

(a)  Treatment.⁠—A bonus or incentive pay paid to a member of the uniformed services under subchapter II is in addition to any other pay and allowance to which a member is entitled, unless otherwise provided under this chapter.

(b)  Exception.⁠—A member may not receive a bonus or incentive pay under both subchapter I and subchapter II for the same activity, skill, or period of service.

(c)  Relationship to Other Computations.⁠—The amount of a bonus or incentive pay to which a member is entitled under subchapter II may not be included in computing the amount of⁠—

(1)  any increase in pay authorized by any other provision of this title; or

(2)  any retired pay, retainer pay, separation pay, or disability severance pay.

(Added Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title VI, § 661(a)(2) , Jan. 28, 2008 , 122 Stat. 176 .)