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).
New Answer: You will receive combat promotion points for 12 months. Seven days of deployment time does not constitute a deployment month. You must have at least 15 days or more to receive credit for a complete month. Deployment months for promotion points will be determined by the number of months placed on your ERB in section I â Assignment Information â OS/Deployment Combat Duty.