If you re-enlist with a bonus, but during your contract you get med boarded, will you have to pay the bonus back?

2017-04-09T18:46:09-04:00

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2017 6:59 PM

2017-04-09T18:59:12-04:00

SPC(P) Gildardo Navarro Look at the section titled "Refunding a Bonus - Paying Back Your Bonus."

http://themilitarywallet.com/enlistment-reenlistment-bonus-guide/

Enlistment and Reenlistment Bonus Guide - Understanding the Rules

Enlistment and Reenlistment Bonuses are available to select military specialties. This guide explains eligibility, how much you will get paid, and when.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 9 at 2017 7:05 PM

2017-04-09T19:05:17-04:00

No...the Army will not seek bonus re-payment when involuntarily medically separated.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2017 8:32 AM

2017-04-10T08:32:47-04:00

Very rarely, but probably not.
If the injuries are the result of some form of negligence on your part - a finding in a Line of Duty, you need to be concerned. Otherwise no.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Apr 10 at 2017 10:00 AM

2017-04-10T10:00:22-04:00

Highly doubt it because it's not something you typically have control over. Popping on a piss test is one thing. Getting hurt is a completely different thing. And yes, I do know someone who got a reenlistment bonus... and then pissed it away the next week when he popped on a piss test.