If a military pay order action is to stop a member's pay, when will the pay termination date occur?

The correct answer is one day prior to the effective date of the action order (AO). In military pay procedures, when an action is taken to stop a member's pay, the pay termination date is set to ensure that the member's pay is stopped effectively without leaving a gap in the reporting. By establishing the termination date as one day prior to the effective date of the AO, the system can process the pay stop in alignment with the member's pay cycle.

This timing is crucial because it ensures that any scheduled pay following the effective date is appropriately cancelled. For example, if the effective date of the AO is meant to be on a specific date due to a change in status or circumstances, halting pay the day before ensures that the member does not receive payment that they should not be entitled to moving forward. Thus, the choice reflects standard operating procedures in military finance operations to maintain accuracy and integrity in pay management.