San Antonio, April 2021: During the Virtual Navy Week held in Military City USA, Rear Adm. Theodore LeClair, deputy director for operations, J-3, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, administered the oath of enlistment to future Sailors of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio at the Alamo. (Navy photo by Burrell Parmer)
By: FEDweek StaffNew recruits could earn as much as $50,000 for joining the Navy, under an updated enlistment incentive bonus program the service unveiled Jan. 21. Those who select and qualify for the submarine service, information warfare, SEAL or EOD (explosive ordnance demolition) would qualify for the higher Enlistment Bonus Source Rate (EBSR) payments. Other new sailors who ship before June would receive Enlistment Bonus for Shipping (EBSHP).
Payments would begin upon graduation from Recruit Training Command (RTC). Payees can opt for a lump sum or multiple installments.
Here are more details:
• Sailors classified as applicants scheduled to ship between Jan. 21 and May 31, or any future sailor on the delayed entry program with scheduled shipping dates of June 2 or later and rolls I or reclassifies into Jan. 21-May 31, would be awarded a $4,000 early shipping bonus (EBSHP).
• It bears mention that the EBSHP bonus will pay $14,000 to eligible sailors with an EB maximum limit of $50,000. The additional shipping bonus can be added to other bonuses related to specific jobs, but are not limited to future sailors who enter the service in the delayed entry program. The bonuses are also available to new sailors who enter contracts in specified ratings and ship within 30 days.
• The Navy Recruiting Command advises that all such bonuses are subject to congressional appropriations and funding. People interested in joining the Navy and taking advantage of the bonuses are advised to do so as soon as possible.
“While military service is not just about the money, we feel the added economic incentive, on top of the existing military benefits package and the inherent excitement tied to service in the world’s premiere Navy, will help us attract and retain the kind of talented young people our Navy needs to maintain our competitive advantage into the future,” said Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander of Navy Recruiting Command.
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