Salaries vary from state to state; but with experience, forensic scientists may eventually earn annual salaries between $35,000 and $50,000. Forensic scientists employed by the government are typically able to work a 40-hour work week.
The Merit Promotion Plan is established to ensure a systematic means of selection for promotion based on merit in accordance with Title 5, United States Code, Section 2301, Merit Systems Principles (5 USC 2301) and Section 2302, Prohibited Personnel Practices (5 USC 2302).
PurposeThis regulation prescribes the officer promotion function of the military personnel system. It is linked to AR 600â8 andprovides principles of support, standards of service, policies, tasks, rules, and steps governing all work required in thefield to support officer promotions.