Is it possible to get the signing/reup bonus for reclassifying?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:23:14 -0400

Hey y'all. This question heavily revolves around PNN, but it's a question nonetheless.

I joined the Army as an 18X. A year and a half later, I'm getting dropped from the Q. I am facing a reclass because of the "needs of the Army". Luckily I get to choose between 5 different jobs, so I won't be stuck as a cook at the 82nd. A couple of the jobs either have signing bonuses, reenlistment bonuses, or both. My question: is it possible to get the signing/reup bonus for reclassing? Pretty bummed out about not getting my 18X bonus and I know the answer is more than likely no, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

V/r,
SPC Nomen

Response by SFC Birk Ellis made Aug 22 at 2023 2:34 PM

SFC Birk Ellis — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:34:08 -0400

At this point in time, no bonus money for you. You are lucky to have the ability to pick a new MOS, normally you would be assigned IAW the needs of the Army. The reenlistment bonus is for those who are already MOS qualified, the signing bonus is for new recruits who come in.
For now, just pick an MOS that you think will assist you in the future, short term and long term, do your best and hope that when your REUP window opens there is a bonus.
Keep your head up and good luck.
SFC(R) Career Counselor.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 22 at 2023 7:00 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:00:45 -0400

You aren’t eligible for an enlistment bonus because you are already in and you don’t qualify for reenlistment because you are still in that entry level bubble.

I recommend being grateful you have an opportunity to pick. There are droves of folks who are force fed into the needs of the Military and just get what they get. It’s not an ideal situation but it certainly isn’t as bad as it could be

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2023 12:17 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:17:18 -0400

Signing bonus = New recruits
Re-enlistment bonus = re-enlistment

Re-class = none of the above.

Sorry.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 23 at 2023 4:14 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:14:08 -0400

Reclass can get a bonus providing the MOS being reclassified to offers a bonus. Your retention NCO will know.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2023 5:54 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:54:31 -0400

that was a good question