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Bonuses

Cash incentives set by each Service to fill enlisted and officer needs. Amounts change frequently based on Service needs and contracts.

Enlistment Bonus

Cash bonus for new enlistees in designated MOS/rating/AFSC and term lengths.

37 U.S.C. §331 / Service recruiting commandsVerified 2026-07-13View details

Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

Bonus paid to members reenlisting in critical-skill jobs.

37 U.S.C. §331 / Service policyVerified 2026-07-13View details

Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB)

Retention incentive for members in critical skills as designated by the Secretary of the Service.

37 U.S.C. §355Verified 2026-07-13View details

Aviation Bonus / Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP)

Retention bonus for eligible rated aviation officers.

37 U.S.C. §334Verified 2026-07-13View details

Nuclear Officer Incentive Pay & Bonus

Special pays and bonuses for qualified nuclear-trained Navy officers.

37 U.S.C. §333 / OPNAVVerified 2026-07-13View details

Health Professions Bonuses

Accession and retention bonuses for medical, dental, and health-care officers.

DoD FMR Vol. 7A, Chapter 5Verified 2026-07-13View details

Educational Resource — Not Official

ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any U.S. Military Service. Every benefit here is sourced from official U.S. Government publications and links out to the authoritative government website. Eligibility, amounts, and program rules change frequently — always confirm your specific situation with a Service education/finance office, a VA-accredited representative, or the official program office listed for each benefit.