Army Expands $2,000 Enlistment Referrals

The fiscal 2007 defense authorization act has expanded and clarified who within the Department of the Army (DA) is eligible for a $2,000 bonus for referring a recruit to the Army. Now eligible for the bonuses are retirees, gray area reserve retirees, DA civilians, in addition to active members of the Army, National Guard and Reserve. JROTC administrators and instructors are not eligible. In order for a referer to receive the bonus, the recruit must complete basic training and individual advanced training. The bonuses do not apply to any other military department or service.