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COMDTINST 7220.1A
FEB 5, 1998
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 7220.1A
Subj: SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES) ENLISTED BONUS PROGRAMS
Ref:
(a)
37 USC 308b; 308c; 308e; and 308i (NOTAL)
(b)
Reserve Policy Manual (COMDTINST M1001.28)
(c)
Personnel and Pay Procedures Manual (HRSICINST M1000.2(series))
(d)
CG Personnel Manual (COMDTINST M1000.6 (series))
1.
PURPOSE. This Instruction prescribes the policies governing enlistment and reenlistment/
extension bonuses for Selected Reserve (SELRES) personnel (collectively called SELRES
Enlisted Bonus Program (SEBP)). It also provides guidance for administering these programs,
and includes instructions for submitting documentation to support payments and recoupments.
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics
commands, commanding officers of Headquarters units, assistant commandants for
directorates, chief counsel, and special staff offices at headquarters shall ensure compliance
with the provisions of this Instruction.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. COMDTINST 7220.1 is hereby canceled.
4.
DISCUSSION.
a.
The SEBP includes reenlistment/extension, enlistment, affiliation, and prior-service
enlistment bonuses. Authorized by reference (a), they may be used as an incentive to
encourage the proficiency and retention of individuals, in designated ratings, billets, or
units, in the SELRES. Members who have previously received a bonuses under reference
(a) are ineligible for additional bonuses in the same program excluding exceptions in
enclosure (1).
b.
SEBP levels and amounts will be announced via ALDIST at least 15 days in advance of
their effective date. For members to lock into a bonus level or amount they must execute a
written
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