Unclassified

6–5. Terminating or reinstating foreign language proficiency bonus
a. FLPB may be immediately reinstated upon satisfying the eligibility requirements of AR 11–6 for Soldiers whose
FLPB was terminated (see fig 6–1).
b. The date of termination or reinstatement is based on the actual date that the Soldier was removed, reinstated, or
failed to meet the minimum proficiency score for payment of FLPB.
c. Entitlement to FLPB is terminated when a Soldier no longer meets the requirements for continued entitlement
according to AR 11–6 or when one or more of the following conditions exists:
(1) Soldier fails to re-qualify in the language for which FLPB is being paid.
(2) Soldier does not meet annual recertification requirements for continued FLPB receipt.
(3) Soldier is released from assignment or attachment to the duty position that required the language proficiency or
is not performing the military duties of the position.
d. FLPB will continue uninterrupted when the Soldier who is assigned to a language coded position but is not in a
language dependent MOS is—
(1) Performing temporary or special duties not to exceed 90 days.
(2) Attending a course of instruction related directly to or necessary for continued FLPB qualification.
(3) In an inpatient status, assigned to a Warrior Transition Unit or a community based Wounded Warrior unit.
(4) On authorized leave.
e. When a Soldier in the RC switches from one unit to another the FLPB order should be terminated by the losing
command and then reactivated by the gaining command when applicable.
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DA PAM 11–8 • 8 January 2016

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