Posted on May 28, 2018
If I reenlist under a SRB bonus (for 6 years) do I have to pay it back if I apply for Green to Gold, Active Duty Option?
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I have looked into the DFAS regulation on SRB payments and repayments and it is unspecific on weather or not commissioning falls in that category. It also states on a memorandum within the G2G packet that an SRB will be paid back on the date you leave your current duty station.
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Even though AR 601-280, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13c states:
Recoupment of an unearned bonus is not required if the Soldier is separated to permit acceptance of a commission or warrant appointment or to enter a program leading to a commission or warrant appointment. Entitlement to additional unpaid bonus is suspended and will terminate upon commissioning or appointment.
Recoupment of an unearned bonus is not required if the Soldier is separated to permit acceptance of a commission or warrant appointment or to enter a program leading to a commission or warrant appointment. Entitlement to additional unpaid bonus is suspended and will terminate upon commissioning or appointment.
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Why cant i find this statement on the AR? Will you be able to give me a link to it?
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No, you absolutely will not. I always counsel my soldiers who are planning to commission to take the largest bonus. Once you're accepted to the commissioning program, you're no longer eligible for that SRB, even if you still need to reenlist.
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I am temped to believe that the memo is stating this based off the "installment" option that used to be a choice. Now that it is lump sum why would you pay back the bonus if you have already received it? Thanks for the info, I will continue to look into it before I make any decisions.
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I payed $1.5 million in SRBs the other year, several of them to people who later commissioned. No one ever had to repay a bonus. The part that references bonus payments being stopped is for bonuses that are paid in installments, such as the old initial enlistment or reserves bonuses.
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I believe the two SSGs have stated it appropriately. The Army wants Sokdiers like you who have the will and desire to become commissioned to do so. Having that variety in the Officer Corp is good for the Army, why would they penalize you for doing so. Good luck on your decision and thank you for your service.
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Thank you CSM Darieus, That is something that I have been thinking about. I can understand them doing this to someone who doesn't completely fulfill that obligation but not to someone who is continuing their service as a different rank.
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