Army retention and completion bonuses

The following is a list of retention and completion bonuses in place for Army

Retention Initiative		Type	Summary	Start	Window	End	Max Paid	Approx PA	REMARKS
1st recruit training battalion recruit instructors		Attraction/ Completion	Application Scheme: Attraction Bonus ‑ $10,000 and annual completion bonus ‑ $10,000 if training targets are met for CPL and SGT posted as 1RTB Instructors.	02 May 2007	30 Jun 2011	Open	$30,000 (3 yrs)	$10,000	Must be eligible before 01 Jul 2011
Critical employment category		Up-Front	Offer Scheme: Retention bonus for 2 yrs of effective service. Offers made to select categories listed in Division.	01 Mar 2007	2007-2009	2009	$25,000 (2 yrs)	$12,500
Expansion and rank		Retention/ Completion	Offer Scheme: CPL/SGT with 2 yrs in rank; CAPT/MAJ with 3 yrs in rank. Retention Bonus ‑ $10,000 for one yr of service. Completion Bonus ‑ $30,000 for 3 yrs service.	01 Mar 2007	2007 and 2008	30 Jun 2012	$40,000 (4 yrs)	$10,000
High readiness reserve		Completion	Application Scheme: Completion bonus for 2 yrs service in the HRR and meeting annual service agreement requirements.	01 Jul 2006	Open	On-Going	$10,000 (2 yrs)	$5,000
Military instructors		Completion	Application Scheme: Paid to eligible RAN, ARA, or Reserves on CFTS members in Military Instructor Positions. Completion payment of $5 000 for twelve months.	01 Jul 2007	Open	30 Jun 2012	$5,000	$5,000	Ceases to apply to all members on end date.
Military Instructors on Temporary Duty		Completion	Offer then Application: Military Instructors on Temporary Duty in designated positions. Daily Rate of $13.70 paid at the end of temporary duty posting	01 Jul 2007	Open	30 Jun 2012	$5,000 per yr	$5,000	Ceases to apply to all members on end date.
Reserve response force		Completion	Application Scheme: Completion payment of $700 for each yr of service; 2 yrs undertaking; completion of annual training obligations and readiness requirements; be available for call-out on CFTS.	26 Aug 2004	Open	On-Going	$700 (per yr)	$700	RRF part of HRR until 01 Jul 2006 part of Army Active Reserve
Trade transfer		Attraction/ Completion	Application Scheme: For members who transfer to a critical Tech Trade and start training. Payments depend on Tech Trade. Cat A – Attraction and Completion after 1 yr $12 500; Cat B – Attraction and Completion $8 750.	15 Dec 2006	2006-2010	30 Jun 2011	$25,000	$25,000
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Last updated: 17 December 2010