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greenwife
June 19th, 2008, 05:28 PM
my husband just swore in with the guard, signed his contract for 35F and $15 K bonus, the next day the recruiter told him PS only get bonus in critical MOS, which 35F is not. He's willing to go a different way, but I'm curious about whether or not the bonus really is only for critical MOS, because what i've read says it doesn't matter. any info would be appreciated!
SSG_Hosey
June 19th, 2008, 05:40 PM
I am about to reenlist myself after the joy of two days at MEPS. If Your husband signed the contract with the bonus on the contract he should receive the bonus.
sgtkarcher
June 19th, 2008, 07:53 PM
Hello, Im a former sgt in the marine corp my mos was infantry. what kind bonus could i be looking at if i joined?also would my navy/marine corp medals and ribbons be carried over. I want to join because i miss the military life can you give me any answers.
Miles
June 19th, 2008, 09:40 PM
my husband just swore in with the guard, signed his contract for 35F and $15 K bonus, the next day the recruiter told him PS only get bonus in critical MOS, which 35F is not. He's willing to go a different way, but I'm curious about whether or not the bonus really is only for critical MOS, because what i've read says it doesn't matter. any info would be appreciated!
Yeah, like SSG. Hosey said if it was in his contract at MEPS and he signed then he should get it or its a breach of contract.
shutterm4
June 20th, 2008, 01:38 AM
Read his contract. HIs bonus may not be MOS related. I got 15k, and its because am in an understrength unit. not because my mos is in demand. his paperwork should clarify why he got a bonus, and if its not in his contract he got screwed.
matth3w303
June 24th, 2008, 05:49 PM
I would look at the papers he signed, on there it will say. Many factors effect bonus's. On guy got 5k more then I did for the same MOS and the only thing different was he signed a few weeks after I had.
SSG_Hosey
June 26th, 2008, 12:51 AM
I am curious on the bonus for prior service, I have 10 "good" years in, however with IRR time I am over 20. Does having 20 years in effect the bonus for prior service. To be honest if I am not able to receive a bonus with the Guard I may return to the reserves.
Eddie
June 26th, 2008, 09:59 AM
I am curious on the bonus for prior service, I have 10 "good" years in, however with IRR time I am over 20. Does having 20 years in effect the bonus for prior service. To be honest if I am not able to receive a bonus with the Guard I may return to the reserves.
Hooah! I think that is the best idea I've heard all day! Good luck.