Officer enlistment bonus.

[Kra]

I am looking at going into OCS (accelerated) in Illinois as an MP ultimately. I am prior service have a 4 yr degree and meet all eligibility requirements. How much is the officer enlistment bonus and is it 1/2 now 1/2 later or is there none?

I am solely considering officer vs. enlisted based upon the bonus. I know that deployment will happen and officer pay is above enlisted yet with the bonus amounts varing would enlisted pay plus bonus = more in the long run?

[matthew.ritchie]

If you're looking at this primarily from a financial standpoint, then don't pursue a commission.

As of now, we have a $10k lump sum officer accession bonus. This is only payable after you complete OCS and then BOLC-II/III. It could be up to two years before you are eligible, and I'm not sure the bonus will be in place two years from now.

[Kra]

Maj Ritchie,

This bonus is that standard within most/all states? I realize different states have different incentives as well. Currently my information has been provided via my brother who is a Second Lt with the VA Gaurd.

Thank you,

[matthew.ritchie]

Maj Ritchie,

This bonus is that standard within most/all states? I realize different states have different incentives as well. Currently my information has been provided via my brother who is a Second Lt with the VA Gaurd.

Thank you,

The state has nothing to do with it. This is a national program. States may have additional incentives on top of this, however, which will vary.