As an FRSA, I attend monthly FRG meetings that are usually in the evening after normal duty hours. Should I receive overtime for the hours I spend at these events or functions?
While overtime can be paid, USAREUR Global War on Terrorism funds are limited due to budget constraints. The FRSA should keep accurate records of any time worked past the normal 40-hour duty week and use these overtime hours as “comp time.” FRSAs should record overtime and comp time in a ledger and have the commander or RDC initial the entries. Comp time may be used during training holidays, for duty-day appointments when sick or annual leave would normally be charged, or during normal duty hours when approved by the commander or RDC. To avoid overtime and comp time, a flexible duty-day schedule may also be developed between the FRSA and the commander or RDC. For example, if an event is scheduled in the evening for 2 hours, the FRSA could work a 6-hour duty day and 2 hours at the evening event. Comp time and flexible schedules are the responsibility of the FRSA and the supervisor.
