INCREASE IN AVIATION CAREER INCENTIVE PAY.

SEC. 615. INCREASE IN AVIATION CAREER INCENTIVE PAY. (a) Amounts.—The table in subsection (b)(1) of section 301a of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting at the end of phase I of the table the following: “Over 14 840”, and (2) by striking out phase II of the table and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “Phase II “Years of service as an officer: “Monthly rate “Over 22 $585 “Over 23 495 “Over 24 385 “Over 25 250”. (b) Conforming Amendments.—Such subsection is further amended in the matter after the table by striking out “18 years” both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “22 years” (c) Effective Date and Applicability.—The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 1999, and shall apply with respect to months beginning on or after that date.