What can I do to reverse having my bonus taken for accepting SSG in my SMOS?

2020-04-04T08:58:40-04:00

I am Army National Guard. I received a 3,666$ debt repayment for the first half of my reenlistment bonus and they took the second half. I was told because I received the promotion to SSG with 13B they take the bonus. the promotion was for the needs of the Army for a deployment. does anyone know what I need to do to push this up?

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Apr 4 at 2020 10:10 AM

2020-04-04T10:10:05-04:00

You have a choice to make, but I believe since taken the second half was taken, you're SOL.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2020 2:42 PM

2020-04-04T14:42:07-04:00

If your bonus was tied to you PMOS and you accepted a promotion in your SMOS, your SMOS is now your PMOS and your bonus is now null in void and any payment will be taken back

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 5 at 2020 3:20 PM

2020-04-05T15:20:46-04:00

There is an outside chance with a debt waiver packet. Debt is waived if a SM can show that a debt will hurt the family. That is on the AD side. I don't know about the NG side.