When do I resolve an enlisted affiliation bonus?

2018-08-29T17:52:24-04:00

So I just got out of active duty and enlisted into the reserves and got an EAB with it for 15k in a lump sum. My recruiter who did my contract said I needed to take my contract after my last day of active duty which was July 13th and give my new unit the control number so it would be processed and I would get in in 30-45 days or less. Well I took it to my retention at my new unit and they told me it was already in processing so I was confused. They sent me to my S1 and the lady who is a civilian worker told me to make a copy of my co tract and that once she puts the paperwork in and it’s processing that I would see the money in 10-15 business days. I’m wondering who I should listen to due to the fact I’ve been told several different things and if any of this is true. My buddy got out in May and went to reserves in California but he still hasn’t seen his

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2018 8:00 PM

2018-08-29T20:00:28-04:00

Well I cannot say what part the retention person has but I was a unit administrator and we processed the paper work and sent it up for bonus's, payment was dependent on the pay cycle at DFAS and McCoy who actually process the paper work so DFAS can pay it, but I would say if all the paper work is there and nobody drops the ball less than a month.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 29 at 2018 10:24 PM

2018-08-29T22:24:12-04:00

So WHO the Hell are you going to believe- your CA buddy, or the S1 who is processing the paperwork and also has all your records?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2018 1:05 AM

2018-08-30T01:05:35-04:00

I’m a MilTech and mostly deal with Financial Readiness for an RPAC. Have you contacted your RPAC to find out if they submitted your EAB packet to the Bonus Team?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2018 8:01 AM

2018-09-07T08:01:46-04:00

I’m going through the same thing. I submitted my paperwork back in August 8th or 9th and it’s week 4. I was told by my s-1 rep it would take up to 4-6 weeks. I’m still waiting. If not I’ll figure it out and head to my civilian bonus team.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Aug 1 at 2019 8:36 AM

2019-08-01T08:36:01-04:00

I recommend you seek a resolution through your Command Retention NCO. If that fails contact ARCD. You can google them and that will provide yu their contacts. Pass To your friend in CA too please. Ok First I would follow your S1 before you jump the gun.