United States Court of Claims March 4, 1983, No. 507-82C (Selman v. United States)

OPINION

KOZINSKI, Chief Judge.

The issue in this military pay case is whether the plaintiffs1 are entitled to a higher rate of retired pay than they have been receiving from the United States Navy.

FACTS

George S.H. Sharratt, Jr., served as an assistant judge advocate general (AJAG) of the Navy from July 16, 1968, until October 1, 1970, when he retired after 20 years of service. 10 U.S.C.