Pentagon revises bonuses for US cyber specialists, cuts of up to $1,000 possible — NDTV World – UA.NEWS

Pentagon revises bonuses for US cyber specialists, cuts of up to $1,000 possible — NDTV World  UA.NEWS

The Pentagon has revised incentive payments for US Cyber Command personnel. Basic-level specialists may lose up to $1,000 per month, while some master-level specialists may receive up to $3,500. In the United States, the system of incentive payments has been changed for Cyber Command service members who conduct operations against foreign adversaries and defend the country’s computer systems. For analysts, developers and operators with a basic qualification level, the bonus may decrease by up to $1,000 per month, or up to $12,000 per year, NDTV World reports. At the same time, a small group of master-level military personnel — highly qualified and certified specialists — may receive an increase in payments of up to $3,500 per month.

Incentive payments are provided in addition to base pay in order to recruit and retain service members in critically important positions. The new program took effect on October 1, and the changes are expected to be reflected in personnel payments this month, a Pentagon spokesperson said. According to him, the department developed a one-year transition plan under which no service member will experience an immediate reduction in payments. During this time, personnel will be able to obtain new qualifications required for higher bonuses. More current news is available on the UA.News Telegram channel Telegram. The Pentagon spokesperson also said that the number of