Source Rate Bonus for Nuclear Power Program Increased
Last night, November 19, 2021, Navy Recruiting Command released its first active duty Enlistment Bonus message for Fiscal Year 2022.
With an effective date of Monday, November 21, 2021, the following enlistment bonus (EB) opportunities have been adjusted or discontinued by the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command:
- The Enlistment Bonus for Source Rate (EBSR) ratings remained the same. The Nuclear Power bonus increased from $28,000 to $38,000, and the other ratings' bonus amount remain unchanged (see chart below).
- The Enlistment Bonus for Shipping (EBSHP) remains closed.
- The Enlistment Bonus for College Credit (EBCC) remains closed.
- The Enlistment Bonus for Physical Fitness Assessment (EBPFA) remains closed.
- The Enlistment Bonus for Physical Screening Test (EBPST) remains closed.
- The Navy Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is no longer authorized (effective: October 1, 2021).
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. If EBSHP, EBCC, EBPFA, EBPST, EBHS are listed in the old contract, they are transferred to the new contract.
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.
Enlistment Bonus for Source Rate (EBSR)
For any Future Sailors initially classified or reclassified on or after November 21, 2021 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 |
- 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.
With the projected military basic pay, and the possible allowances (if eligible -- BAH, 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).
