Re-enlistment bonus payout

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 06:05:57 -0500

When I did my first re-enlistment, I was eligible for a bonus of 4,500, and I received all 3,300 (after taxes) together as one lump sum.

Now that I am doing my second re-enlistment, I am eligible for a bonus of 11,100 (tier 5, 60 months, 35F Airborne Position), and just received approximately 4100. I am not sure why, as 8,250 should have been the approximate bonus after a 25% tax.

This is the first I have heard of the "you will receive half your bonus now and the other half annually". Can anyone provide me the regulation to verify that statement, as I didn't receive my bonus in the past like this, or provide me any further information regarding my situation? Thanks!

Response by SFC Stephen King made Dec 5 at 2015 6:12 AM

SFC Stephen King — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 06:12:48 -0500

Armyrenlistment.com has the most up to date information. Also we have a Subject matter expert SGM Matthew Quick

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Dec 5 at 2015 10:25 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:25:35 -0500

Simple answer. They change the rules occasionally.

When I re-enlisted in 1998, I received 1/2 (tax free because I was in the Gulf) immediately, and then the other 1/2 spread out annually (1999, 2000, 2001). When OEF/OIF started, they changed the rules, and started doing 100% incentives.

So all that said, they may have changed the rules again. Check with finance and find the most up to date rules.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Dec 5 at 2015 1:49 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 13:49:25 -0500

SFC Private RallyPoint Member, are you active or reserve component?

ALL active component Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRBs) are paid in full, one-time payments, minus taxes (federal and state taxes, if applicable) and have been for over a decade.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2015 4:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 16:18:49 -0500

SGT David Grove, can you provide us some additional information. What was the length (term) of your reenlistment contract. What was your previous ets date, and your date of reenlistment.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2018 6:17 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 May 2018 18:17:48 -0400

Question? If I re-enlist for 6 yrs and get a bonus should both my regular bonus and kicker bonus for doing so many yrs both be on my contract?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2018 11:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:16:35 -0500

SSG Grove, check your Bonus Addendum paperwork, it clearly states how you are getting paid. You had to initial next to your option.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2021 8:31 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:31:27 -0500

Yes spread out over your enlistment

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Jan 23 at 2021 10:01 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:01:57 -0500

It used to be half when new contract started half of remainder 3 yrs and remainder at 6 years. These programs change frequently so you have to go by what is in your contract.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2021 8:37 PM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:37:13 -0400

I've never heard of a reenlistment being paid in portions, on the initial enlistment.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2022 9:48 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:48:14 -0400

In my experience, they will do anything to avoid paying your bonus. I've been fighting for mine for 7 years. Good luck.