Can you get a bonus for transferring from Reserves to AD?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:43:37 -0500

If you are switching to AD from the reserves with a 368 condition release can you get a bonus?

Response by LTC John Mohor made Dec 1 at 2018 12:45 AM

LTC John Mohor — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:45:59 -0500

It all depends on what's in the contract or specific to the incentive for retention in effect when you make the transfer. I'd check with your recruiter or retention NCO.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2018 12:15 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 12:15:21 -0500

You'll have to speak to a Reserve Recruiter on what specific slots/MOS would qualify for a bonus. But, yes you can normally get a bonus when signing up from the National Guard or Active Duty. Make sure it's in the contract!

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Dec 1 at 2018 5:15 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 17:15:57 -0500

Yes you can, it is called a paycheck and it usually hits your bank account on the 15 and 30 of the month.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2018 9:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:32:09 -0500

I'm certain you "can". However, I have never seen it.... and I see a lot of prior service. I rejoined the AD from the NG in 2006 when they were throwing $30k at new soldiers for 3 year enlistments, and I still didn't get a bonus.