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Bonuses and Special Programs

Naval Reserve has a variety of incentives and special programs for Navy veterans, veterans of other services and civilians wanting to join.

Programs range from simple enlistment bonuses to tuition and fees for medical training to qualified applicants. 
Bonuses
Bonuses are available to Navy veterans moving from active duty or who have left the Navy and wish to return to serve the Reserves. Bonuses vary by specialty and rank. Get the details form Naval Reserve recruiting.
Seabee divers deal with a mine during training to master the skills of removing underwater hazards.  The Naval Reserve needs Seabees and other trained Navy veterans and can offer a variety of incentives and bonuses to qualified candidates. (U.S. Navy photo)
Advanced Pay Grade
The Advanced Pay Grade (APG) program lets qualified civilians enter the Naval Reserve at accelerated pay and rank based on experience. This program requires no basic recruit training. Applicants with prior military service must enlist for a minimum of three years. Non-prior-service applicants incur an eight-years obligation, with six years in a participating status. Naval Reserve Recruiting has details.

Retraining Programs
Want new skills in high-demand jobs? The Naval Reserve can retrain you from over-manned or closed ratings into undermanned specialties. Retraining broadens experience and skill in fields the Navy needs to meet its mission. The Recruiting Selective Conversion and Reenlistment-Reserve Program (RESCORE-R) allows Navy veterans (NAVETs) to continue their service in new careers. Contact Naval Reserve Recruiting for more information.

Medical Training
The Reserve Allied Medical Program (RAMP) pays for medical or dental training at a civilian college or technical school while you serve and train part time. Successful participants receive a critical Naval Enlisted Classification (or NEC). This special training and classification puts you ahead of your peers for promotions, civilian career opportunities and individual military readiness. Find out more

Direct Appointments
College graduates in specialties sought by the Naval Reserve can earn direct appointments as Naval Reserve officers. Most appointees attend a two-week indoctrination course at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. Direct appointments are available for medical, dental and nursing professions, chaplains, engineering and civil engineering, cryptology and intelligence, oceanography, the Merchant Marine, supply corps and public affairs. Learn more.

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