WVARNG Bonuses and Incentives Guide Current as of 13 November 2007 Disclaimer: This PowerPoint does not override or change any rules of entitlements set by the current DOD Laws, NGB policy, or within the soldier’s bonus and incentives contracts, but it does serve as a guide for soldiers that may have questions about the current policy and procedures associated with bonuses and student loan repayment. This PowerPoint’s information is based off of the NGB SRIP policy dated 1 August If there are any conflicts or discrepancies between this PowerPoint and NGB policy or DOD Law, be sure to refer to the current policies which may be available on our educational web site.

Table of Contents Click to go directly to the slide RULES APPLYING TO ALL BONUSES AND INCENTIVES: Terminations, suspensions, and recoupmentsRULES APPLYING TO ALL BONUSES AND INCENTIVES: INCENTIVE PROGRAMS: All beginning with the DOD Law and followed by the NGB Policy and Eligibility guidelines. Non Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Enlisted Affiliation Bonus Officer Affiliation and Accession Bonuses Re-enlistment Extension Bonus Loan Repayment Program and Required Documents MOS Conversion Bonus Bonus Tips for Quick Payment and Required Documents Processes of the Bonus and Incentives Manager

Enlistment Bonuses Available No enlistment bonus or combination of bonuses can exceed $20,000 Non-Prior Service Gain $20,000 – Critical skills MOS for NGB or State critical skills list. (6x2 or 8x0) $20,000 – Critical Unit Bonus (6x2 or 8x0) $20,000 – Non-Critical Skill Bonus (6x2 or 8x0) $5,000 – Quick Shipper or “Off-Peak” Bonus $10,000 – Civilian Acquired Skills Program Bonus (3x5, 6x2, or 8x0) Prior Service Gain $7,500 for 3 yrs / $15,000 for 6 yrs - MOSQ into a critical UIC (3 yrs or 6 yrs) $15,000 - MOSQ or Non-MOSQ in an MTOE Unit (6 yrs) Re-Enlistment $7,500 for 3 yrs / $15,000 for 6 yrs - MOSQ into a critical UIC or skill (3 yrs or 6 yrs) $15,000 - MOSQ in a non critical MTOE Unit (6 yrs)

Enlistment Bonuses Available MOS Conversion Bonus $2,000 – For a targeted shortage (critical) MOS conversion. Affiliation Bonus *Must be either an affiliation into a Critical UIC or an affiliation into a Non-Critical MTOE Unit* $20,000 – 6 year affiliation $10,000 – 3 year affiliation Officer Accession Bonus $10,000 – Critical MTOE Unit or in a Critical UIC (6 year Contract) Officer Affiliation Bonus $10,000 – MTO&E Unit or Critical UIC (3 year contract) Click Here for Table of contents

*Qualification applying to any and all incentives received* Soldiers must be in an M-Day status only. Military Technicians and AGR soldiers are not eligible. Must have served at least 6 months in M-Day status before becoming AGR or Technician as an enlistment or affiliation and 6 months prior to in the case of a re-enlistment to receive a bonus. Reasons for Incentive Termination with Recoupment If the soldier fails to participate satisfactorily. (unless it is beyond their control) Separates from the WVARNG for any reason. Moves to a non-bonus skill or unit unless it is required by the WVARNG. Accepts and AGR or Tech position and has not already served 6 months of their contract. Fails to extend the contracted term of service for a period of authorized non- availability. Serves 1yr or less of their contract upon entry to SMP ROTC or ROTC control group. If a soldier becomes an officer before 1 year of their bonus contract has been served, their bonus will be recouped!

Death, injury, illness or other impairment not as a result of personal misconduct. Accepting a commission or appointment as an Officer or Warrant after having served more than 1yr of their contract. NOTE: Participation in an ARNG OCS program or Warrant Officer Candidate Program is not cause for termination. Becoming an officer is cause for termination. Accepting an AGR or Tech position after 6 months of the contract. Involuntary separation from unit inactivation, relocation, reorganization, or DOD directed reduction of selected reserve force. Serving more than 1 year of contract before entry into SMP ROTC or ROTC control group. If a soldier becomes an officer after 1 year of their bonus contract has been served, their bonus will be terminated without recoupment. Reasons for Incentive Terminations without Recoupment Placement into the Inactive NG Maximum periods of ING: a. 1 yr for personal reasons b. 3 yrs for missionary obligations Flag for reasons other than APFT or unacceptable body composition Reasons for Suspension of Incentives: *Reinstatement is not guaranteed* *Qualification applying to any and all incentives received* Click Here for Table of contents

Non-Prior Service Law Click on the document to open the entire file.

Non Prior Service NGB Policy – Eligibility

Non Prior Service NGB Policy - Eligibility

Quick Ship and Off Peak NPSG NGB Policy - Eligibility Click Here for Table of contents

Prior Service Law Click on the document to open the entire file.

Prior Service NGB Policy - Eligibility

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REB Law Click on the document to open the entire file.

REB NGB Policy - Eligibility

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Affiliation Law Click on the document to open the entire file.

Affiliation NGB Policy - Eligibility

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Student Loan Repayment Law Click on the document to open the entire file.

Student Loan Repayment NGB - Eligibility

SLRP – Required Documents Up to $20,000 is available to PSG soldiers (with a maximum payment of $500 or 15% whichever is greater and cannot exceed $3,000 a year. Payment is based upon the original principle balance and does not include interest. SLRP Covers loans established before the effective date of the contract only. Loans incurred after are not eligible). Ensure Student Loan Repayment Program Addendum (Annex S to DD 4 / DA 4836) is filled out with the enlistment and on your IPERMS. Fill out an IM (600-7) Memorandum for Annual Loan Repayment and forward the memorandum to your lender. Have your lender fill out the bottom portion of the memorandum and mail that along with the promissory note for each loan and have them mail the information to the Incentives Manager. Note: It is the soldier’s responsibility to keep loans current and to check to see that payments have been made to their lender, regardless of whether or not the ARNG is late in making its payment (Policy 01-08). Click Here: Table of Contents Click Here for Table of contents

Officer Accession/Affiliation Law Click on the document to open the entire file.

Officer Affiliation NGB - Eligibility

Officer Accession NGB - Eligibility

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MOS Conversion Law Click on the document to open the entire file.

MOS Conversion NGB - Eligibility

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Bonus – Required Documents Talk to your recruiter or liaison about bonus eligibility and fill out the bonus contract within your enlistment packet. NPSG – Upon finishing your AIT, turn in the DD 214 to the unit. PSG – Will have the bonus loaded upon verification of MOSQ and the bonus will be submitted for payment shortly after. If training is required to become MOSQ the soldier will submit a course completion 1059 or 214 to the unit. MOS Conversion Bonus – Ensure that the unit receives a document supporting completion of an MOS school and that the contract is forwarded by the unit to the Bonus and Incentives Manager (214 or 1059). Officer Accession Bonus – Ensure Officer Accession Bonus Addendum is filled out and that the unit forwards the bonus information to the Incentives Manager. It is the unit’s responsibility to submit all documentation to PSB or the Incentives Manager all documentation. The Incentives Manager will process the bonus when all the necessary documentation is received.

Tips to Getting Your Bonus Fast! Follow the following tips in order to get your Bonus or Incentives processed quickly. 1.Submit required documents promptly to the unit for processing after every qualifying AIT or MOS school. 2.Follow up with the unit after submitting the documents to ensure that the required documentation has been processed. 3.Many issues can be cleared up at the unit level. Use your chain of Command. Typically bonuses will be processed and placed in your bank account within 3 to 5 weeks from the date you submit the required documentation or become eligible for payment. Sometimes problems can arise and it may take longer than 3-5 weeks for pay to clear up the issue. Please allow at least 1 month for processing before contacting the incentives manager. Click Here for Table of contents

Processes of the Bonus and Incentives Manager The following slides detail the current processes of the Bonus and Incentives Manager

Bonus Actions and Processes Tree Soldier Enlists or re-enlists with a Recruiter for a Bonus The Bonus Control Number is Issued by the Incentives Manager The soldier becomes MOSQ and returns to their unit DD 214 or 1059 for MOS is turned in to PSB by the unit PSB performs new MOS transaction PSB forwards 214 or 1059 to the Incentives Manager The Incentives Manager receives proof of MOSQ MOSQ is updated on BonusONE spreadsheet. Incentives Manager processes bonus payments. Milpay receives IMARC Payments for bonuses Milpay sends payments through DFAS Bonus payment reaches the Soldier.

Termination Process Tree Kathy Williams receives a request for a discharge or transfer Kathy Williams forwards the discharge order or transfer to the Incentives Manager The Incentives Manager reviews the discharge and terminates or erases bonuses as necessary Incentives Manager forwards the termination code, recoupment information, and verified contracts to Kathy Williams Kathy Williams completes the soldier’s out processing and stores documents electronically

Student Loan Repayment Process Tree Soldier signs a student loan repayment contract At the soldier’s 1 year anniversary the soldier fills out a student loan repayment request form with their unit. The soldier forwards the form to their lender for authentication and requests that a promissory note and the repayment form be sent to the Incentives Manager. The lender mails and the Incentives Manager receives the promissory note and request form. The soldier’s SLRP is processed through IMARC and the documentation is stored electronically SLRP Control number is issued by the Incentives Manager Click Here for Table of contents