Where is my selective reenlistment bonus?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:36:23 -0400

I re-enlisted at the end of September and ERB was updated as of 04OCT18. Iperms was updated this past Friday and here I am today on day 31 with DFAS having no information regarding my selective reenlistment bonus. The retention NCO just keeps saying that if “things are updating then that’s a good sign” but I’d like more detailed information. Anyone have any insight on what to do? TIA

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2018 10:59 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:59:42 -0400

You need to manage expectations. If your information was just updated this month, it’s going to take time for DFAS to process your bonus. I’d start getting worried after 90 days. That’s the typical time the Military takes to finalize and distribute funds. On another note, what do you intend to do with your bonus? Hopefully something that is good for future. Don’t waste your bonus on a car or vacation. That’s my recommendation. Good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2018 11:07 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:07:05 -0400

There were no bonuses at the end of September. In fact, they shut off mid September. So, either you never had a bonus, or your counselor prepped the contract ahead of time and dated it for 1 October or later, meaning it has not even been 30 days yet. Check the date of your contract, it can't be confirmed in the database until the day of the contract.
DFAS never has any information until they receive it from the DJMS, and once they receive it they typically pay within a few days. You will probably be paid sometime this week. Ask your Career Counselor (not the retention NCO) to check the DJMS for the status of your bonus.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2018 8:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:39:04 -0400

Ask your Career Counselor to check the G8 report in RCMS V3. If your name is on that, it will tell you when it will be disbursed. If not, ask for an incentive inquiry. But allow 30 to 60 days for it to process from the date of the effective date.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 11:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 11:29:29 -0500

Did you ever receive your bonus or find out what happened