There are many opportunities to earn money in the Army in addition to basic pay. Bonuses may be available for new recruits, soldiers, and officers who select specific Army jobs, complete special training, assume extra responsibilities, or have served in the military before.

Retired Soldiers are not eligible for bonus opportunities.

For more information about Bonuses, please visit the following websites maintained by the Department of Defense:

National Guard – Bonus Information:
https://www.nationalguard.com/bonuses

Listing of MOS names by number:
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-155054

DoD Financial Management Regulation:
https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/Volume_07a.pdf

Bonuses: Earning Extra Money:
https://www.goarmy.com/benefits/while-you-serve/bonuses.html

Bonuses Immediately Available:
https://www.goarmy.com/enlistment-bonuses.html

Army National Guard Prior Service Bonuses:
https://nationalguard.com/prior-service

Army Reserve Selected Reserve Incentive Program Redesign:
https://www.usar.army.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Incentives/SRIP-ONESHEET-2023-09-13_redesign.pdf

DoD Instruction 1304.31, Enlisted Bonus Program:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/130431p.PDF

U.S. Army Reserve Incentives:
https://www.usar.army.mil/Resources/US-Army-Reserve-Incentives-Program/

USAR FY24 SRIP Policy #24-00:
https://www.usar.army.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Incentives/USAR%20FY24%20SRIP%20effective%2001%20October%202023.pdf