Selected Reserve Bonus Matrix

(Updated 1 February 2006)

The below information is a quick guide to current bonus programs.  For detailed information on these programs and to fully understand the information on this page, please see ALCOAST 056/06 (this & COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 7220.1A.

Initial Enlistments (RP, RK, RX,RA):

Effective Immediately Until Further Notice:  Half paid upon completion of IADT and half paid 1 yr later.  

Six-Year SELRES Enlistment:

Prior-Service Enlistments (RQ): 

(Greater than 7 yrs 9 months but less than 13 yrs service)  Effective Immediately Until Further Notice:  Half paid upon completion of IADT and half paid 1 yr later.  If no IADT required - 1st half paid upon completion of 1st drill.

Reserve Affiliation Bonus (RJ or RN): 

Effective immediately until further notice For members with remaining Military Service Obligation and no obligation to drill - 4 yrs max.  Half paid upon affiliation and half paid one year later.  If member does not have full year remaining, bonus pay is equivalent to $200 per full month.  Members not in a critical rating (BM, MK, MST, OS) are highly encouraged to lateral to one.

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Updated:  December 07, 2006