When does my 00G 17k bonus become available under my new contract?

2019-04-18T15:25:59-04:00

Need some help! I was active duty infantry, got out and was finishing my IRR time to conclude in 2022, I joined in 2014. RCCC calls and says I can get a 17k bonus to become a DS in the reserves, for a 6 yr commitment. Roger that, I’m in.

I in-processed my unit today, and he now says that I won’t get my bonus until I sign my new contract (duh), but that the bonus won’t be issued until the end off my initial contract and my what would have been my IRR time (now in the reserves as a DS) expires. That doesn’t seem right. It would seem that once so sign my new 6 year contract, my old contract would terminate and my bonus should be issued. Any guidance here would be greatly appreciated!

Response by SSG William Jones made Apr 18 at 2019 4:20 PM

2019-04-18T16:20:28-04:00

There's something off-center about this if I understand you correctly. You probably need to pursue this further but I'm not sure about the starting point.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 6:48 AM

2019-04-19T06:48:11-04:00

Ok I would speak to your retention NCO because this doesn't sound right at all. So I was with a Drill Sergeant unit for 10 years received 2 bonus. But your old contract would become null and void once you sign your new contract. All new Drill Sergeant candidates that we received that signed up for a bonus would receive the bonus once they completed DSS. After that each time you signed a new contract with a bonus it would start paying it every two years a portion. I would speak to retention about this asap and your 1sg they have dealt with this millions of times.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 8:27 AM

2019-04-19T08:27:28-04:00

Key words on the new contract are "Immediate Reenlistment". Without those words, the person telling you that you have to wait is correct.
Also a factor is the probability that you need to be qualified as a DS before that bonus gets paid, so I would encourage you to get to SQI X school ASAP.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 6:15 PM

2019-04-19T18:15:15-04:00

On your DD form 4, in the remarks section, does it mention that you understand that your new contract begins the day following the last day of your current contract? And that you would be eligible for your bonus on that date?
You Maru also want to thoroughly read your bonus addendum to make sure you have completed everything needed to be considered eligible (MOSQ, in a TPU status, etc).

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 6:22 PM

2019-04-19T18:22:59-04:00

Thank you everyone for your help! I spoke with an RCCC. My career counselor tried to screw me. No EAB, no bonus, no new contract, he was lying about signing a new contract. Basically bonus money ran out and so did the control numbers and instead of telling me, he tried to just casually mention it on the day of in-processing. The CSM directed him to withdraw my paperwork and place me back into the IRR. Thank you every one!! I guess I’ll talk to a guard recruiter and see what they have going on. Lol