Enlistment Bonus for High School Returns
March 12, 2022 UPDATE: Navy Recruiting Command has released its eighth Enlistment Bonus message for Fiscal Year 2022. This update only updates the amount of Enlistment Bonus High School (EBHS) one can receive for shipping to boot-camp in the month of June 2022 in either the Information Systems Technician (Submarine--Advanced Technical Field) rating or the Submarine Electronics & Computer Field program. The requirements to receive EBHS remain the same. The EBHS chart below is updated to reflect this change which will be effective on March 13, 2022.
Navy Recruiting Command released its seventh Enlistment Bonus (EB) message for Fiscal Year 2022. The effective date is, today, March 10, 2022. The new EB message supersedes the previous guidance which became effective on February 23, 2022.
In this new update, the active duty Navy Enlistment Bonus for Source Rate continues without any changes. The ratings in the Navy Reserve Program New Accession Training (NAT) eligible for the Enlistment Bonus for Shipping remain the same, but the entire complement of Full Time Support (FTS) ratings are now also eligible for the shipping bonus as well.
Additionally, the Enlistment Bonus High School (EBHS) has been reactivated. The bonus applies to traditional high school seniors who initially join effective today, March 10, 2022, and ship to boot-camp in the month of June 2022, or those traditional high school seniors who have already joined and currently have a shipping date after June who roll-in and ship in the month of June. Read more details concerning eligibility in the EBHS section below.
Current Enlistment Bonus Status
- Enlistment Bonus for Source Rate (EBSR): Authorized (see chart below).
- Enlistment Bonus for Physical Screening Test (EBPST): Not authorized.
- Enlistment Bonus for Physical Fitness Assessment (EBPFA): Not authorized.
- Enlistment Bonus for High School (EBHS): Authorized (see chart below).
- Enlistment Bonus for College Credit (EBCC): Not authorized.
- Enlistment Bonus for Shipping (EBSHP): Authorized (see Active Duty and Reserve charts below).
- Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Policy: Not authorized.
Enlistment Bonus for Source Rate (EBSR)
For any Future Sailors initially classified or reclassified on or after March 10, 2022 into the following ratings would be eligible for the Enlistment Bonus for Source Rate (EBSR).
| Rating | Ship Month | FY | EB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRR-ATF | Oct-Sep | Any | $24,000 | 3,6 |
| CTI-ATF | Oct-Sep | Any | $15,000 | 5 |
| CTN-ATF | Oct-Sep | Any | $5,000 | 2 |
| EOD-ATF | Oct-Sep | Any | $18,000 | 5,6 |
| HM-ATF | Oct-Sep | Any | $18,000 | 2 |
| ITS-ATF | Oct-Sep | Any | $15,000 | 2 |
| MMS-5YO | Oct-Sep | Any | $10,000 | 2 |
| MT-AEF | Oct-Sep | Any | $5,000 | 2 |
| Nuke | Oct-Sep | Any | $38,000 | 1 |
| SB-ATF | Oct-Sep | Any | $18,000 | 4,6 |
| SECF-5YO | Oct-Sep | Any | $15,000 | 2 |
If a Service Member is reclassified while attending training (boot-camp or "A" school), the Enlistment Bonus for Source Rate (EBSR) bonus amount is determined by the current effective message.
EBSR Notes:
- See OPNAVINST 1160.9A, THE EB PROGRAM INSTRUCTION, for payment guidance.
- EBSR earned and payable upon graduation from "A" or "C" school.
- For Navy aviation rescue swimmer (AIRR) advance technical field (ATF), payment occurs after graduation from Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS), "A" school, Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training, and after arrival at first permanent duty station.
- For Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) ATF, the payment occurs following graduation from the crewman qualification training (CQT).
- For Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD) ATF, payment occurs following EOD "A" school. For Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) ATF, payment occurs following Language "A" school and first duty station qualification training in the designated language.
- Must have earned the rating Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) and have a security clearance.
Enlistment Bonus High School (EBHS)
Active Component recruits listed in the Enlistment Bonus High School (EBHS) chart below are eligible for EBHS in the months in Fiscal Year 2022 per the notes following the chart.
Eligibility for EBHS only exists while the Future Sailor is in the Delayed Entry Program with an education code of 11S (High School Senior) and ships to boot-camp with an education code of 12L (High School Diploma Graduate). A $4,000 EBHS is awarded to any newly classified 11S applicant scheduled to ship in June 2022 or any 11S Future Sailor currently in the Delayed Entry Program with a scheduled shipping date of July 1, 2022 or later that rolls in or reclassifies to ship to boot-camp in June.
Any newly classified 11S applicant scheduled to ship in June 2022 or 11S Future Sailor scheduled to ship in July - September 2022 that rolls in to ship in June 2022 in the below ratings is authorized a $4,000 EBHS plus a $10,000 EBHS, totaling an EBHS amount of $14,000.
For example, a newly contracted 11S applicant who enters the Delayed Entry Program and is scheduled to ship June 1, 2022 as a Boatswain's Mate is authorized a $4,000 EBHS. An 11S Future Sailor currently in the Delayed Entry Program with a scheduled shipping date of July 1, 2022 as an Information Systems Technician who rolls in to ship in June 2022 will be authorized a $14,000 EBHS.
Any 11S Future Sailor in the Delayed Entry Program scheduled to ship on or after July 1, 2022 that rolls in to ship during the month of June 2022 is authorized a $4,000 EBHS or a $14,000 EBHS if they ship in June in a rating authorized an accelerated EBHS amount.
| Program | Ship Months | FY | EBHS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AECF-AEF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| AIRR-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| AV-5YO | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CSS-5YO | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTI-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTM-AEF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTN-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTT-AEF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTT-SG | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| EOD-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| HM-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| HMDH-SG | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| IT-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| IT-SG | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| ITS-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| ITS-ATF | June | 2022 | $20,000 | (1,2,3) |
| MMS-5YO | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| MN-SG | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| MT-AEF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| ND-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| NUKE | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| RP-SG | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| SB-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| SECF-5YO | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| SECF-5YO | June | 2022 | $20,000 | (1,2,3) |
| SO-ATF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| STG-5YO | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| STG-AEF | June | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| Any | June | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
EBHS Notes:
- Note 1: Eligibility for Enlistment Bonus High School (EBHS) only exists while the Future Sailor is in the Delayed Entry Program with an education code of 11S (High School Senior) and ships with an education code of 12L (High School Diploma Graduate). EBHS is earned and payable upon graduation of Recruit Training Command (boot-camp) and may not be recouped due to reclassification or separation.
- Note 2: The intent of this EBHS is to fill shipping gaps in June 2022 with new High School diploma graduates. Newly contracted 11S applicants as well as 11S Future Sailors currently scheduled to ship in July - September who reclassify or roll into June are eligible for the bonuses(s) listed above. Future Sailors scheduled to ship during June on the effective date of this message are not eligible for EBHS. The only exceptions are the following:
- Reclassifications: If the 11S Future Sailor reclassifies into one of the specified ratings listed at $14,000 in the specific shipping month listed, they are eligible.
- Roll ins: If the 11S Future Sailor is scheduled to ship in one of the specified ratings eligible to earn $14,000 EBHS but have a shipping date of July or later, they must roll into June to be eligible for the $14,000.
- Note 3: For any Future Sailor initially classified or reclassified on or after March 13, 2022.
Enlistment Bonus for Shipping (Active Duty)
Active Component recruits listed below are eligible for Enlistment Bonus for Shipping (EBSHP) in the months in FY22 in accordance with associated notes (listed below chart). $4,000 EBSHP is awarded to any newly classified applicant scheduled to ship in March through May 2022 or any Future Sailor (FS) currently in Delayed Entry Program (DEP) with a scheduled shipping date of June 1, 2022 or later that rolls in or reclassifies into March through May.
Any newly classified applicant scheduled to ship in March through May 2022 or Future Sailor scheduled to ship in June through September 2022 that rolls in to ship in March through May 2022 in the below ratings is authorized a $4,000 EBSHP plus a $10,000 EBSHP, totaling an EBSHP amount of $14,000.
For example, a newly contracted applicant who enters the DEP and is scheduled to ship May 1, 2022 as a Air Traffic Controller is authorized a $4,000 EBSHP. A Future Sailor currently in DEP with a scheduled shipping date of June 1, 2022 as an Hospital Corpsman ATF who rolls in to ship in March through May 2022 will be authorized a $14,000 EBSHP.
Any future Sailor in DEP scheduled to ship on or after June 1, 2022 that rolls in to ship during March through May is authorized a $4,000 EBSHP or a $14,000 EBSHP if they ship in March through May in a rating authorized an accelerated EBSHP amount.
| Program | Ship Months | FY | EBSHP | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AECF-AEF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| AIRR-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| AV-5YO | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CSS-5YO | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTI-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTM-AEF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTN-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTT-AEF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| CTT-SG | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| EOD-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| HM-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| HMDH-SG | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| IT-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| IT-SG | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| ITS-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| MMS-5YO | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| MN-SG | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| MT-AEF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| ND-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| NUKE | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| RP-SG | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| SB-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| SECF-5YO | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| SO-ATF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| STG-5YO | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| STG-AEF | Mar-May | 2022 | $14,000 | (1,2) |
| Any | Mar-May | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
Active Duty EBSHP Notes:
- Note 1: Eligibility for EBSHP only exists while the Future Sailor is in Delayed Entry Program. EBSHP is earned and payable upon graduation of Recruit Training Command and may not be recouped due to reclassification or separation.
- Note 2: Newly contracted Active Duty applicants as well as Active Duty Future Sailors currently scheduled to ship in June--September who reclassify or roll into the shipping months of March through May are eligible for the Active Duty bonuses(s) listed above. Future Sailors scheduled to ship March through May on the effective date of this message are not eligible for EBSHP. The only exceptions are the following:
- Reclassifications: If the Future Sailor reclassifies into one of the specified ratings listed at $14,000 in the specific shipping month(s) listed, they are eligible.
- Roll ins: If a Future Sailor is scheduled to ship in one of the specified ratings eligible to earn $14,000 EBSHP but have a shipping date of April or later, they must roll into March through May to be eligible for the $14,000.
Enlistment Bonus for Shipping (Reserve)
New Accession Training (NAT) is designed to reduce critical Navy Reserve Selected Reserve (SELRES) manning shortfalls. NAT is not an authorized enlistment option for prior service veterans or members of any RC. The only exception is for applicants that have served in the armed forces, but were released from such service before completing the basic training requirements of the armed force of which the person was a member and their service was characterized as either honorable or uncharacterized.
Enlistment in the NAT program is for a period of eight years with six years in SELRES status and the final two years in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). See your local recruiter for more details about the New Accession Training Program!
The Full Time Support (FTS) Program are members of the Navy Reserve who serve in a full time capacity with the responsibility to train and administer the Navy Reserve. Enlisted FTS personnel serve in many diverse and demanding billets both on ship and ashore.
| Rating | Program | Ship Months | FY | EBSHP | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRC | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| CTR | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| CTT | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| EA | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| HM | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| IS | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| IT | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| MN | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| RP | NAT | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
| Any | FTS | Mar-Jun | 2022 | $4,000 | (1,2) |
Reserve EBSHP Notes:
- Note 1: Eligibility for EBSHP only exists while the Future Sailor is in Delayed Entry Program. EBSHP is earned and payable upon graduation of Recruit Training Command and may not be recouped due to reclassification or separation.
- Note 2: Newly contracted Reserve applicants as well as Reserve Future Sailors currently scheduled to ship in July--September who reclassify or roll into the shipping months of March through June are eligible for the Reserve bonuses(s) listed above. Future Sailors scheduled to ship March through June on the effective date of this message are not eligible for EBSHP. The only exceptions are the following:
- Reclassifications: If the Future Sailor reclassifies into one of the specified ratings listed at $4,000 in the specific shipping month(s) listed, they are eligible.
- Roll ins: If a Future Sailor is scheduled to ship in one of the specified Reserve ratings eligible to earn $4,000 EBSHP but have a shipping date of July or later, they must roll into March through June to be eligible for the $4,000.
Prior Service members, either Navy or Other Services, re-enlisting into active duty are eligible for bonuses. They must enter active duty in pay grade E-4 or below, meet specific bonus eligibility and did not receive a bonus in their first enlistment.
With the 2022 military base pay and allowances (if eligible -- BAH, BAS, FSA, etc.), billet pay (Sea Pay, Sub Pay, Hazardous Duty, Flight Pay, etc.), 30 days leave, Tuition Assistance, medical and dental benefits for the entire family, etc., your first few years of service could net a greater level of compensation never before experienced for those serving. This should be at least enough incentive to call your local recruiter for more information!
Page written and maintained by NCCM Thomas Goering, USN (Retired).
