Encl (2) to COMDTINST 7220.1A
SELRES ENLISTMENT BONUS PROGRAM
1.
This program provides a bonus to eligible personnel who enlist in the SELRES in ratings,
billets, or units designated most critical (Level I) or critical (Level II). The criticality of
ratings, billets, or units are periodically revised by ALDIST to maintain currency.
2.
Eligibility. In order to meet the eligibility criteria for the enlistment bonus program the
member:
a.
Must be a graduate of a secondary school.
b.
Must have never previously served in an armed force.
c.
Must enlist for a period of not less than six years in the SELRES.
d.
Must be assigned to a bonus-eligible permanent rating, billet, or unit listed in the current
ALDIST bonus message at the time of enlistment.
NOTE: This includes assignment to a guaranteed `A' school and/or a bonus eligible billet
or unit.
e.
Member must agree to serve in the SELRES in the rating, billet, or unit, for which the
bonus was authorized unless authorized to change to a rating, billet, or unit that is bonus
eligible. Termination and recoupment action will be taken if the change is to a non-bonus
eligible rating, billet, or unit.
f.
Must execute a written agreement (sample in this enclosure).
3.
Enlistment Bonus Payment Levels. The limits listed below for Level I bonuses represent the
maximums allowable by law for this category of bonus. Bonuses will be paid in an initial
payment of one-half of the total bonus amount and a subsequent payment of the remainder.
Authorizing ALDISTs will specify implementation of the available bonuses and may authorize
implementation of lesser dollar amounts depending on legislative authority, budgetary
resources and program needs.
a.
A member who enlists for six years in a Level I rating, billet, or unit, may receive a total
bonus payment not to exceed ,000. Initial payment will be up to one half of the total
bonus authorized, paid upon completion of Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT), with a
single subsequent payment of the remaining amount one year from the completion of
IADT.
b.
A member who enlists for six years in a Level II rating, billet, or unit, may receive a total
bonus payment not to exceed ,000. Initial payment will be up to one half of the total
bonus authorized, paid upon completion of Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT), with a
single subsequent payment of the remaining amount one year from the completion of
IADT.
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