What it is
Monthly pay for maintaining tested proficiency in a foreign language the military needs. The amount depends on the language and your test scores, with a higher total possible for multiple languages.
2026 rate
Up to $500 per month for one language, up to $1,000 for multiple, depending on service rules.
What goes wrong
It is tied to your test date. When your DLPT lapses, the pay stops. Retest before expiration and the line never breaks.