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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ralph Pizzaro
No disrespect to the originator of the above comment but just curious why comments like these are a recurring theme under questions like these. Almost as if soldiers are encouraged to wait longer than they are told they need to for money entitled to them for their commitment or even a reasonable and/or informative response through the proper channels. I understand your advice to this soldier but don't think it is fair that they are looking forward to receiving it to blow it away, most people have valid reasons for inquiring about money that belongs to them - regardless of what they choose to do with it.
With that said, I hope this SGT gets his money in a timely fashion and can take care of whatever it is he needs to. Good luck.
With that said, I hope this SGT gets his money in a timely fashion and can take care of whatever it is he needs to. Good luck.
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MAJ Samuel Weber
Ralph Pizzaro because that’s the process. The Military is a huge organization with multiple systems. Once you get to know the system (or are part of it) your perspective changes. None of us like it, but it’s a fact of life. Like getting a tax return on time....
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