Do I need to pay back my Tier 7 bonus once I sign my phase two contract for Green to Gold active duty option?

2021-01-26T22:42:53-05:00

I’ve recently re-enlisted for 6 years and got a Tier 7 bonus. Also, I made the list for green to gold active duty option and currently in phase two of the process. Question is, Do I need to pay back my bonus once I sign my phase two contract? My AEA code on ERB was “I” but it changed to “L” once I re-enlisted. Should I be worried?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2021 11:11 PM

2021-01-26T23:11:54-05:00

I went GTG ADO when I was a SSG back in 2007. I did not have to pay back any of my contractual bonus. I’m sure in states that in some regulation. Remember, should you fail to commission you will be returned to Active Duty to serve out your contract.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2021 9:18 AM

2021-01-27T09:18:46-05:00

Nope. You get to keep your reenlistment bonus when you commission. You'll only pay it back if you get kicked out, or if you were somehow paid the bonus after being selected for G2G. Your retirement had nothing to do with your AEA Code change

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2021 2:13 AM

2021-01-28T02:13:31-05:00

If you look in the 601-280, you'll see that a transition to warrent or officer, you are still fulfilling your military contract, so you do not have to pay back your bonus. Things change if you change from active to reserve or vise versa.