💵 Bonuses

Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB)

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

Official source37 U.S.C. §355
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Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective Ongoing

What it is

Cash bonus (up to statutory caps) for extending service in a critical skill; used across enlisted, warrant, and officer communities.

Who qualifies

  • Members holding a designated critical skill and agreeing to an extension.

How to apply

  1. 1Follow Service-specific message announcements; sign the required agreement.
Apply on the official website