For army, air force, and marine corps members, this provision became. The other branches of the service pay their enlistment and reenlistment. The air force on tuesday announced it was eliminating selective reenlistment bonuses for 17. The srb is a tool used to retain airmen in undermanned specialties. Specialty codes, zone and skill level information that can affect a bonus structure can be found there as well. Once the air force s personnel center receives the list from haf, its posted to mypers and here on the afpc public website.
E air force policy prohibiting accelerated srb payments will remain in effect. Army replacing enlistment bonuses with welfare checks. A free inside look at us air force bonus trends based on 15,914 bonuses wages for 15,914 jobs at us air force. Air force selective reenlistment bonus information can be found at mypers. For civilian employees, which, for example, make up 20% of the typical cyber mission force team, the. Selective retention bonus srb listing effective 06 february 2018 and psdm 1807 fy18 selective retention bonus program guidance and implementation data official release effective date is 0001, 6 february 2018 huge note. Below is the latest selective reenlistment bonus srb guidance update. There are no promotion rates in the air force, what job you do, plays no part on being promoted in the air force, the af promoted differently than the other service branchs do. Effective 1 feb 2016 the air force has released a detailed list of eligible afscs.
Enlistment and reenlistment bonus guide understanding. Air force fiscal year 2016 budget request briefing c. In addition, one career field has been removed from the srb list and one will see a bonus decrease effective jan. Air force amnncosnco february 5, 2018 breaking news. Air force trims list of jobs eligible for reenlistment bonus.
Generally, these are setcash amounts in exchange for agreeing to serve for four to six years in a specific military specialty. Washington afns air force officials released details on the fiscal year 2016 selective reenlistment bonus program feb. The united states military services use enlistment bonuses to attract recruits into jobs that are experiencing shortages in new recruit volunteers. The srb for the air force is determined by air force specialty code, skill level or cem code, and zone length of service for reenlistments of three years or more. Bonuses are initially taxed at the supplemental rate, which is 25%. Gina grosso told the house armed services subcommittee wednesday the air force is thinking about offering additional contract extensions to pilots. Selective reenlistment bonus program applicable to. However, haf may determine the need to make changes during the year and release a listing upon that decision. To determine your bonus, visit the current navadmin policy update. Active duty the selective reenlistment bonus srb program is a monetary incentive paid to airmen serving in certain selectedcontinue reading. Nonprior service recruits enlisting in the air force reserve for six years in a specified job skill specialty may be eligible for a bonus or a combination of bonuses. The security accreditation level of this site is unclassified and below. Air force announces more reenlistment bonuses for expanding force military.
Selective retention bonus srb program as of 18 oct 17. Military enlistment bonuses and reenlistment bonuses. The air force propmotes all job fields the exact same percentage. The army offers bonuses for some two and threeyear enlistments as well. So the air force recently came out with new initial enlistment bonuses as of april 2016. When is my enlistment bonus paid and how is it paid. Air force offers big bonuses to stop exodus of drone pilots. The army has used authorities from congress to pay bonuses to. The air force, similar to other military services, offers monetary bonuses for new military service applicants who enlist in designated shortage air force specialty codes afscs or military jobs. The navy selective reenlistment bonus policy updates can be found at public. Due to high operational demands, low manning and retention concerns, four afscs in aircraft maintenance and cyber surety were added to the fy 2020 program. Air force cryptologic language analysts who specialize in korean or hebrew and who are eligible to reenlist may want to submit their paperwork now. Anyone who has seen the movie office space might have the same. Do not process, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information pii, unclassifiedfouo or classified information on this system.
This is an increase from last years program where 40 air. The air force is planning for an endstrength of 317,000 by the end of fiscal 2016, an. Glassdoor has salaries, wages, tips, bonuses, and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates. Joint base san antoniorandolph, texas afns three air force specialty codes have been added to the selective reenlistment bonus list, and two have seen an increase in bonus amounts, air force personnel center officials said. Mark welsh, the chief of staff of the air force csaf, admitted that the air force was on the verge of a manpower collapse. The selective reenlistment bonus srb is paid to enlisted members to encourage reenlistments in critical military skills. Initial enlistment bonuses ieb can be found attached to certain afscs. Af releases selective reenlistment bonus list air force. At least, that is what it feels like as our overtasked and undermanned branch of service comes face to face with a seemingly insurmountable challenge.
Last year, in a major expansion of the srb program, the air force offered bonuses to airmen in 117 career fields. The program is designed to improve readiness and capacity by targeting. This years program, consisting of 117 air force specialties eligible to receive bonuses, is a substantial increase from the previous years program where 40 air force specialty codes were eligible. Navy shakes up selective reenlistment bonus program in. This milper message is effective on 23 october 2017 and may change after 23 november 2017 without further notice. Bonuses posted anonymously by us air force employees. Bonuses that are identified for a specific location must adhere to the rules in paragraph 6. Just look to the 1996 tom cruise and cuba gooding jr.
Air force expands career fields eligible for reenlistment. This marks the second srb policy released for fiscal 2017. Ive been doing some research on the air force because id like to join, and i read that they have the fewest enlistment incentives because they normally have more recruits than they need. Air force trims list of jobs eligible for reenlistment bonus email. Many military members qualify for special pays and incentives that are part of the services recruitment and retention efforts. Air force officials brief reporters and take their questions on the branchs fiscal year 2016 budget request.
The air force fiscal year 2016 selective reenlistment bonus program consists of 117 air force specialties eligible to receive bonuses. Srb rates and reclassification inout calls that were announced in early october. The air force is nearly tripling the number of jobs eligible for selective reenlistment bonuses in fiscal 2016. Navy shakes up selective reenlistment bonus program in january update. To keep cyber workers, army opens up its wallet federal news. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers and health care professionals. Air force has been the master of the sky for decades and the sky is falling. Secretary of the air force public affairs published november 20, 2019. Basic pay for the sergeant major of the army, master chief petty. Initial enlistment bonus us air force frequently asked questions. Air force officials released details on the fiscal year 2016 selective reenlistment bonus program feb. Air force enlistment bonuses for 2016 retiree news. The initial enlistment bonus ieb program only applies to certain air force jobs, and the amount may vary.
Air force paying huge retention bonuses to fighter pilots. Air force has been the master of the sky for decades and the sky. Af releases fy20 selective retention bonus program u. E1 e4 promotions are automatic, based on time in service and time in grade. Some compensate members for assignment to hazardous or difficult duty conditions. Which afscs does the air force pay enlistment bonuses for. Navadmin 08114 has been superseded by navadmin 10615. The navy pays out its annual installments on october 1, which is the start of the fiscal year. But reenlisting in the air force is also a big topic for those wanting to make the af a career.
Some career fields dont get the srb, others get a 6. According to a bonus chart provided by the air force personnel center, new enlistees signing up for 14 career fields could get enlistment bonuses, as long as they. Air force officials released details on the fiscal year 2016 selective re enlistment bonus program feb. All increases, additions are effective 6 february 2018. Selective retention bonus program air force personnel center. Bonuses are eventually taxed just like all of your other income, but for the purposes of federal withholding, the irs treats bonuses differently.