MONEY

The Army National Guard offers more than just your monthly paycheck. Our wide array of bonuses and incentives can put extra money in your wallet—thousands of dollars, in fact.

Below are a few examples. Eligibility requirements apply. Ask your local recruiter for details about these and other Guard bonuses.

The National Guard is a lucrative job in many ways.

Below are a few highlights of the Army Enlistment Bonus policy:

1. The Guard is offering up to $20,000 bonus to people with no military experience who enlist in one of the top MOS's in their state.
2. Non-Prior Enlistment Bonuses (NPSEBs) amounts may vary, based on whether or not the Soldier receives the Quick-Ship or Off-Peak Bonus. The total NPSEB cannot exceed $20,000.
3. Officer Accession Critical Skills Bonuses are available up to$10,000 for 6 year contracts.
4. Officer Bonuses of up to $30,000 are available for certain specialties, including different medical fields. Eligibility requirements for bonuses vary.

EVERY SOLDIER IS A RECRUITER (ESAR)

New - ESAR bonus now $2,000!

Program Overview

Every Soldier is a Recruiter (ESAR) is the pilot referral bonus program of the Active, Reserve and National Guard components of the Army that provides select Soldiers and retired members of the U.S. Army the opportunity to assist with recruiting efforts, and rewards those efforts with referral bonuses up to $2,000.

ESAR was established to instill in all Soldiers and leaders that Every Soldier is a Recruiter. ESAR is open to individuals in the ARNG (SELRES), including AGR Soldiers on Active Duty, Military Technicians (MILTECHs) and Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) personnel. ESAR is also open to Soldiers of the USAR, Active Army, and retired members of the U.S. Army.

Eligible participants who make a qualifying referral may receive a bonus of up to $2,000. Referrals must have no military experience, and may not be a member of the referring participant's immediate family. Referrals may be to the National Guard only. Currently, there is no limit on the number of referrals that a participant may provide. Referral nominations made on or after the enlistment date will not be authorized for payment.

The ARNG ESAR program is managed by NGB-ASM, Arlington, VA. Questions regarding any aspect of this program, to include the referral process, should be directed to:

ESAR Web Help

esarwebhelp@docupak.com
Phone: (866) 566-2472
Fax: (205) 685-1514

NOTE: Neither the ARNG ESAR program nor the Army/USAR "Referral Bonus" programs should be confused with the ARNG's current Guard Recruiting Assistance Program (G-RAP), which is a civilian contract recruiting program and is not affiliated with either.

OFFICER INCENTIVES

You may be eligible for certain incentives or an Army National Guard bonus when becoming an officer in the Army National Guard. In addition to receiving a monthly paycheck, monetary incentives include cash bonuses and healthcare professional loan repayment.

Army Bonus Program

The Increased Officer Accession Bonus of up to $10,000 has been extended. Eligibility requirements for bonuses vary.

You may be eligible for bonuses of up to $30,000 when becoming an officer in the Army National Guard. This bonus for officers is available for several specialties including different medical fields. Eligibility requirements for bonuses vary.

Healthcare Professional Loan Repayment

Healthcare professionals may be eligible for up to a $50,000 bonus in healthcare professional loan repayment. Many specialties are eligible for repayment, including dentists, clinical psychologists and optometrists. Eligibility requirements for loan repayment vary.

Continuing Medical Education

Healthcare professionals are eligible for one Continuing Medical Education (CME) each year—up to a $2,500 bonus (within the continental U.S.).

Note: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. For the latest information, please contact your local recruiter for more information.