What options do career Soldiers have for final reenlistment?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 May 2022 11:13:00 -0400

Good morning RP.

Synopsis: I just hit 10 years of service. My window opens in a few months and will put me at 10.5 years. This will be my final reenlistment into indef. With that being said, are there any perks for final reenlistments for career Soldiers?

I'm aware that most perks and benefits such as a school, duty station of choice, stabilization, etc. are targeted at first term Soldiers and not careerists... but does that mean I'm not eligible for any perks for my final reup? I'm not looking to change MOS, get out or anything... but if there's anything I can request for my final stab, I'd like to take advantage of it.

If additional information is needed for clarity, please advise.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2022 11:43 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 May 2022 11:43:04 -0400

Have you spoken with your Friendly Neighborhood Retention NCO yet? You're gonna have to go speak with them eventually anyway. But to answer your question a little bit...yea there can/may be some perks. For example, when I was at 17 years, I did INDEF and got a 6K bonus.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2022 11:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 May 2022 11:54:50 -0400

There are no options. Your only option is choosing when you reenlist. With any luck, there may be a bonus when you reenlist.

You are a Careerist, Careerists are not authorized any reenlistment options. Your duty station will be decided by the marketplace. Any incentives you're authorized would be those your unit provides, like education incentive or local school of choice.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2022 1:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 May 2022 13:21:10 -0400

If you're about to go indef - you get nothing but time. That's it. No perks. No benefits. You are just reenlisting for time.

Potentially a bonus depending on your MOS. When I hit indef, I got nothing but more time though.