Marine Re-enlistment Bonus Advice

Week of August 28, 2008

The window for Marines to cash in on their new contracts is closing. For some Marines, re-enlisting before the start of the new fiscal year will prove more beneficial. For others, waiting until after Oct. 1 will mean a higher bonus. For example, a lance corporal rifleman will receive $36,000 if he re-enlists before Sept. 30, but if he waits until after Oct. 1, he will only rate $29,000. For a complete list of re-enlistment bonuses, refer to Marine Administrative Message 370/08, which can be found on Marines.mil or contact your unit career retention specialist.

To find complete information on current cash enlistment incentives (signing bonuses) and reenlistment bonuses offered by each of the Armed Forces, visit the Military.com Bonus Center.