Army increases first-time enlistment bonuses to high of $25,000

Above: Recruits practice hand-to-hand fighting skills during the 9-week basic combat training course at Fort Jackson.

The Army has increased the ceiling for some enlistment bonuses, while offering special seasonal bonuses of up to $15,000 for recruits who ship to basic training on short notice.

Changes to the Enlistment Bonus program for the active component take effect May 29 and apply to the inventory of bonus specialties announced May 11.

Standard enlistment bonuses are available to qualified applicants with no military service or fewer than 180 days of active federal service, and who score in the top 50 percent of the armed forces entrance exam.

Under the May 24 changes, the total bonus amount for two-year enlistments increased from $6,000 to $15,000, and for a three-year enlistment from $10,000 to $25,000.

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