Similar to when you were on Active Duty, the Army Reserve makes sure you and your family are taken care of. As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, you'll earn money for education, cash bonuses, discounted health care and more.
BONUSES: EARNING EXTRA MONEY
There are many opportunities to earn extra money in the Army Reserve. These one-time bonuses reward Army Reserve Soldiers who possess certain civilian skills and education or complete special Army Reserve training. Talk to a recruiter to find out which bonuses you qualify for.
PRIOR SERVICE ENLISTMENT BONUS
These financial incentives are available to you just for reenlisting with the Army Reserve.
If you have prior military service you could qualify for either a 6-year or 3-year enlistment bonus. This bonus is only available with enlistment into the Army Reserve with designated bonus-eligible MOSs.
- Up to $10,000 with a 6-year enlistment
- Up to $5,000 with a 3-year enlistment
AFFILIATION BONUS
This bonus is available to Soldiers who have completed a service term within an active component of the military or in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and assigned to a Troop Program Unit (TPU) with the Army Reserve. With enlistment into the Army Reserve, this bonus is available based on the time left on your Military Service Obligation (MSO) and conversion of AFSCs or Rates to an Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).
- Up to $15,000 with no remaining MSO and Military Occupation Specialty Qualification (MOSQ)
- Up to $10,000 with 50 months or more on your MSO
- Up to $200 extra per month with 49 months or less remaining on your MSO, for each month remaining on your MSO
NOTE: Bonus amounts, eligibility criteria and qualifying Military Occupational Specialties change frequently. Contact your local recruiter to find out what the current bonuses are and which you may qualify for.