Is anyone familiar with Army prior service bonus?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:45:17 -0400

I’m about to ETS out of the NG and hopefully going active. I know prior service depends on the business rules, but when I asked the recruiter about a bonus he said I would find out in meps. The NG is currently offering 20k bonus to re enlist so I’m hoping active duty is offering something.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 8 at 2020 5:08 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:08:41 -0400

If it were, you are ETSing from the guard, you would not be considered prior service active duty, you are prior service Guard. There is a distinction, but your recruiter should know.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2020 6:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:09:33 -0400

I’ve NEVER seen a prior service accession receive a bonus. If you’re doing it for the money, the money will never be good enough on active duty.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Jul 8 at 2020 7:23 PM

1SG Brian Adams — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:23:01 -0400

Best advice is go to MEPS for an inspect (if your medical from the Guard is still good). You may have to take a complete Physical again. Then get to the Guidance counselor to discover your options. From my past experience, prior service were not offered bonuses, however, that was over 10 years ago...so go ahead and head to the Meps...if the Guard is offering 20K to re-up...why not??

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2020 10:32 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:32:46 -0400

Bonus wasn’t even an option for me when I went Reserve to active.

Response by SMSgt David A Asbury made Dec 5 at 2020 12:04 PM

SMSgt David A Asbury — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:04:31 -0500

Thanks for sharing