FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM

R 221816Z JAN 26
MARADMIN 023/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL
YEAR 2027 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA MP/YMD: 20161021//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA MP/YMD: 20161114//
REF/C/MSGID:DOC/DODI/YMD: 20201105//
REF/D/MSGID:DOC/DOD/YMD: 20240801//
REF/E/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MM/101434ZDEC25//
REF/F/MSGID:DOC/USC/YMD: 20120103//
NARR/ REF A IS MCO 7220.24P, SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM.
REF B IS MCO 1130.80B, PRIOR SERVICE AND RESERVE AUGMENTATION
ENLISTMENTS INTO THE REGULAR MARINE CORPS. REF C IS DODI 1304.31,
ENLISTED BONUS PROGRAM. REF D IS DOD 7000-14-R, FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT REGULATION VOLUME 7A, CHAPTER 9. REF E IS MARADMIN
590/25, FISCAL YEAR 2027 ENLISTED RETENTION CAMPAIGN. REF F IS
USC TITLE 37, SECTION 373.
POC1/MCGEE/MAJ/MPP-20/TEL: 703-784-9362/EMAIL: MARK.MCGEE2
@USMC.MIL//
POC2/STALKER/MSGT/MPP-20/TEL: 703-784-9362/EMAIL: JAMES.J.STALKER
[email protected]//
POC3/FOSTER/MGYSGT/MMEA-1/TEL: 703-432-9120/EMAIL: CLIFFORD.FOSTER
@USMC.MIL//
POC4/BRUNER/CIV/MPO/TEL: 703-432-2889/EMAIL: JEREMY.L.BRUNER.CIV
@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN announces the
Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) Program and the Broken Service
SRB (BSSRB) Program authorized for enlisted Marines reenlisting
in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Marines with an Expiration of Current
Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 are
encouraged to thoroughly review the contents of this MARADMIN.
2. Background. Retaining our most experienced and qualified
Marines remain one of the service's highest priorities.
Retention goals are vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine
Corps' enlisted force. It is imperative the Marine Corps builds
upon past successes and continues to prioritize retaining the best
and most talented Marines.
3. Eligibility. Marines who re-enlist on or after release of this
MARADMIN are eligible for the FY27 SRB. Eligibility includes:
3.a. Any regular component first-term or career Marine with an
ECC from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.
3.b. The BSSRB Program, as defined in reference (c), is suspended
for FY27. Prior service regular component Marines who reenlist back
into the active component with less than a 4-year break in service
between regular component contracts will not be eligible to receive
a BSSRB.
4. Kicker Programs. The Marine Corps offers seven SRB kickers in
FY27.
Eligibility for these kickers is outlined in paragraphs 4.a. - 4.g.
Kicker Amount Rank Eligibility Para.
Aircraft Maintenance Kicker $5,000-15,000 E7 & Below 4.a
Aircraft Readiness Kicker $8,000-24,000 E7 & Below 4.b
84-Month Lateral Move (LM) Kicker $50,000 E5 & Below 4.c
72-Month Mid-Career LM Kicker $35,000 E7 & Below 4.d
24-Month FMF Infantry Kicker $7,000 E5 & Below 4.e
36-Month FMF Infantry Kicker $30,000 E5 & Below 4.f
Air Traffic Control Kicker $40,000 E5 & Below 4.g
4.a. Aircraft Maintenance Kicker. Gunnery Sergeants and below in
Zones A, B, and C within the 6062, 6092, 61xx, 62xx, 63xx, 6531
Primary Military Occupational Specialties (PMOS) are eligible for a
kicker for up to $15,000 in addition to the PMOS bonus amount listed
in paragraphs 5.a, 5.b, and 5.c (if any).
4.a.1. The kicker amount will be determined by the SRB zone and
number of Necessary MOSs (NMOS) listed in paragraph 4.a.2.a held by
the Marine, as follows:
4.a.1.a. One NMOS: $5,000
4.a.1.b. Two NMOS: $10,000
4.a.1.c. Three or more NMOS: $15,000
4.a.2 To qualify for the kicker, the following conditions must be
met:
4.a.2.a. At the time of reenlistment, the Marine's record in the
Marine Corps Total Force System must show they possess at least one
NMOS listed below for their applicable zone.
4.a.2.a.1. Zone A: 6012-Safe for Flight (SFF) Controller, 6016
Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), 6017-Collateral Duty Quality
Assurance Representative (CDQAR), 6018-Quality Assurance
Representative (QAR), 6033-Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection
Technician, 6171-Night Systems Instructor (NSI), 6177-Weapons and
Tactics Crew Chief Instructor, 6242-Flight Engineer, or 6516-Quality
Assurance/Safety Observer.
4.a.2.a.2. Zone B & Zone C: 6012-Safe for Flight (SFF) Controller,
6017-Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR),
6018-Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), 6033-Aircraft
Nondestructive Inspection Technician, 6171-Night Systems Instructor
(NSI), 6177-Weapons and Tactics Crew Chief Instructor, 6242-Flight
Engineer, or 6516-Quality Assurance/Safety Observer
4.a.2.b. The Marine must reenlist for 60 months of additional
obligated service.
4.b. Aircraft Readiness Kicker. Gunnery Sergeants and below in
Zones A, B, and C within the 61xx, 62xx, 63xx, 6531 PMOS are
eligible for a kicker of up to $24,000 in addition to the PMOS bonus
amount listed in paragraphs 5.a, 5.b, and 5.c (if any).
4.b.1. The kicker amount will be determined by the SRB zone and
number of Necessary MOSs (NMOS) listed in paragraph 4.a.2.a held by
the Marine, as follows:
4.b.1.a. One NMOS: $8,000
4.b.1.b. Two NMOS: $16,000
4.b.1.c. Three or more NMOS: $24,000
4.b.2 To qualify for the kicker, the following conditions must be
met:
4.b.2.a. At the time of reenlistment, the Marine's record in the
Marine Corps Total Force System must show they possess at least one
NMOS listed below for their applicable zone.
4.b.2.a.1. Zone A: 6012-Safe for Flight (SFF) Controller, 6016
Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), 6017-Collateral Duty Quality
Assurance Representative (CDQAR), 6018-Quality Assurance
Representative (QAR), 6171-Night Systems Instructor (NSI), 6177-
Weapons and Tactics Crew Chief Instructor, 6242-Flight Engineer, or
6516-Quality Assurance/Safety Observer.
4.b.2.a.2. Zone B & Zone C: 6012-Safe for Flight (SFF) Controller,
6017-Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), 6018
Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), 6177-Weapons and Tactics
Crew Chief Instructor, 6242-Flight Engineer, or 6516-Quality
Assurance/Safety Observer.
4.b.2.b. The Marine must reenlist for 60 months of additional
obligated service.
4.b.2.c. The Marine must be currently assigned or execute orders to
the following Monitored Command Codes (MCC), and agree to remain in
a specified MCC for the first 24 months (following the end of their
current contract). MCCs authorized for the Aircraft Readiness
Kicker:
036, 15P, 1HK, 1HL, 1HN, 1HM, 1J4, 1JH, 1T3, 1T5, 1T9, 1TC, 1TD,
1TE, 1TG, 1TK, 1TN, 1TQ, 1TS, 1TV, 1V1, 1V2, 1V3, 1V4, G87, G76,
S3C, S3F, S6C, S6D, S6E, S6F, S7F, S7L, UCL, V61, V63, V6A, V6B,
V80, V81, V82, V8A, V8B, V8E, VF1, VF2, VF3, VF4, VF5, VFB, VFD,
VFE, VFG, VH1, VHA, VHB, VHC, VHD, VHE, VLA, VLB, VLC, VLD, VM1,
VM2, VM3, VM4, VM5, VM6, VMA, VMB, VMC, VMD, VMH, VMJ, VR1, VRA.
4.c. 84-Month LM Kicker. Zone A Marines electing to LM in FY27 into
PMOSs 0211, 0321, 0372, 1721, 1751, 2336, 3044, 5821, 5974, 5979,
6214, 6314, 7212, and 7257 will be given the opportunity to reenlist
with a LM for 84 months of additional obligated service and a
kicker. Marines who execute a LM with reenlistment into one of these
PMOSs for 84 months of additional obligated service will rate a
$50,000 incentive in addition to the PMOS bonus listed in paragraph
5.a. (if any).
4.d. 72-Month Mid-Career LM Kicker. Zone B Marines electing to LM
in FY27 into the 0211, 0372, 1751, 2336, or 5821 PMOS will be given
the opportunity to reenlist with a LM for 72 months of additional
obligated service and a kicker. Marines who execute a LM with
reenlistment into one of these PMOSs for 72 months of additional
obligated service will rate a $35,000 incentive in addition to the
PMOS bonus listed in paragraph 5.b (if any).
4.e. The 24-month Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Infantry Kicker. First
term 0311, 0313, 0321, 0331, 0341, and 0352 sergeants and below
(at the time of approval) who are assigned or execute orders to the
following MCCs, reenlist for 60 months of additional obligated
service, and agree to remain in a specified MCC for the first 24
months (following the end of their current contract), will rate a
$7,000 FMF Infantry Kicker at time of reenlistment execution in
addition to the PMOS bonus amount listed in paragraph 5.a. A draw
case code will accompany the reenlistment, making Marines who accept
the terms of the contract ineligible for Headquarters Marine Corps
Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Selection Team (HSST) assignment to an
SDA class convening during the first 24 months of the contract.
Marines accepting the terms of the contract may still be screened by
the HSST and assigned to a class convening after the first 24 months
of the contract. The 24-month FMF Infantry Kicker is subject to the
terms of bonus recoupment as outlined in paragraph 8.
MCC designations are based on the needs of the Marine Corps. If no
PMOS bonus is listed in paragraph 5.a, the Marine rates a lump sum
kicker of $7,000. MCCs authorized for the 24 Month FMF Infantry
Kicker: 1GR, 1GS, 1GT, 1R1, 1R4, 1R2, 1R5, 1R3, 1R6, V11, V12, V13,
V15, V16, V17, V18, V21, V22, V24, V25, V26, V27, V28, V31, V32,
V34, V35, V36, V37, V44.
4.f. The 36-Month FMF Infantry Kicker. First term 0311, 0313,
0321, 0331, 0341, and 0352 sergeants and below (at the time of
approval) who are assigned or execute orders to the following MCCs,
reenlist for 60 months of additional obligated service, and agree to
remain in a specified MCC for the first 36 months (following the end
of their current contract), will rate a $30,000 FMF Infantry Kicker
at the time of reenlistment execution in addition to the PMOS bonus
amount listed in paragraph 5.a. A draw case code will accompany the
reenlistment, making Marines who accept the terms of the contract
ineligible for HSST assignment to an SDA class convening during the
first 36 months of the contract. Marines accepting the terms of the
contract may still be screened by the HSST and assigned to a class
convening after the first 36 months of the contract. The 36-month
FMF Infantry Kicker is subject to the terms of bonus recoupment as
outlined in paragraph 8. MCC designations are based on the needs of
the Marine Corps. If no PMOS bonus is listed in paragraph 5.a, the
Marine rates a lump sum kicker of $30,000. MCCs authorized for the
36 Month FMF Infantry Kicker: 1GT, 1R3, 1R6, V13, V17, V27, V34,
V37, V44.
4.g. Air Traffic Controller Kicker. Sergeants and below in Zone A
with the 7257 PMOS may rate a $40,000 Air Traffic Controller Kicker.
4.g.1. To qualify for the kicker, the following conditions must be
met:
4.g.1.a. At the time of reenlistment, the Marine's record in the
Marine Corps Total Force System must show they possess at least one
of the following NMOS: 7252-Air Traffic Controller-Tower, 7253-Air
Traffic Controller-Radar Arrival/Departure Controller, 7254-Air
Traffic Controller-Radar Approach Controller.
4.g.1.b. The Marine must reenlist for 60 months of additional
obligated service.
5. PMOS Bonus Eligibility. Bonus payments are limited to one
payment per zone. Marines who already hold a PMOS with a LM
designator and are in Zones A through C will rate the PMOS bonus
listed below. Additionally, LM PMOS bonus payments are only
authorized for those PMOS(s) designated with LM by zone. Zone PMOS
bonus payments for Marines who reenlist for at least 48 months
additional obligated service are authorized as listed below in
dollars.
5.a. Zone A PMOS Bonus Eligibility. Zone A applies to those active
component Marines with 17 months to 6 years of active military
service. First term Marines with exactly 6 years of active military
service on the date of reenlistment may be paid a Zone A PMOS bonus
if they have not previously received a Zone A PMOS bonus.
PMOS E3 E4 E5 & Above
0211LM - 49,000 51,000
0231 17,250 19,000 19,750
0241LM 17,250 19,000 19,750
0261 17,250 19,000 19,750
0311 7,500 8,000 10,000
0313LM 7,500 8,000 10,000
0321LM 50,000 64,000 66,500
0331 7,500 8,000 10,000
0341 7,500 8,000 10,000
0352 7,500 8,000 10,000
0372LM - 57,750 60,000
0627 12,000 15,000 15,750
0631 12,000 15,000 15,750
0671 12,000 15,000 15,750
0842 11,000 12,000 12,750
0844 11,000 12,000 12,750
0861LM 11,000 12,000 12,750
1721LM 53,500 55,000 57,750
1751LM - 64,000 65,000
1834LM 12,000 15,000 15,750
2131LM 12,000 15,000 15,750
2143LM 12,000 15,000 15,750
2147 12,000 15,000 15,750
2336LM - 55,000 57,750
2621 28,000 31,000 31,750
2631 28,000 31,000 31,750
2641 28,000 31,000 31,750
2651 28,000 31,000 31,750
2831 17,000 18,000 18,630
2841 17,000 18,000 18,630
2847 17,000 18,000 18,630
2871LM 12,000 15,000 15,750
2874 - - 18,750
2887LM 12,000 15,000 15,750
3044LM - 33,000 34,000
5821LM 32,000 33,000 34,000
5939 44,000 45,000 46,000
5948 27,000 28,500 29,070
5951 27,000 28,500 29,070
5952 27,000 28,500 29,070
5953 27,000 28,500 29,070
5954 27,000 28,500 29,070
5974LM 44,000 45,000 46,000
5979LM 57,000 58,000 59,000
6113 15,000 16,000 17,500
6114 15,000 16,000 17,500
6116 15,000 16,000 17,500
6124 12,000 15,000 15,750
6132 17,500 19,000 19,500
6156 15,000 16,000 17,500
6173 21,500 23,000 23,500
6174 21,500 23,000 23,500
6176 31,500 33,000 33,500
6214LM 15,000 16,000 17,500
6216 15,000 16,000 17,500
6217 15,000 16,000 17,500
6218LM 15,000 16,000 17,500
6227 15,000 16,000 17,500
6256 15,000 16,000 17,500
6257 15,000 16,000 17,500
6258LM 15,000 16,000 17,500
6276 21,500 23,000 23,500
6287 15,000 16,000 17,500
6288LM 15,000 16,000 17,500
6314LM 9,250 10,500 11,750
6316 9,250 10,500 11,750
6317 9,250 10,500 11,750
6326 9,250 10,500 11,750
6336 9,250 10,500 11,750
6337 15,000 16,000 17,500
6338LM 15,000 16,000 17,500
6694 25,000 28,000 31,000
6842 9,250 10,500 11,750
7212LM 19,500 20,500 21,500
7240 21,000 24,000 27,000
7314 9,250 10,500 11,750
7316LM 32,000 33,000 34,000
5.b. Zone B PMOS Bonus Eligibility. Zone B applies to those active
component Marines with 6 to 10 years of active military service.
Marines with exactly 10 years of active service on the date of
reenlistment may be paid a Zone B PMOS bonus if they have not
previously received a Zone B PMOS bonus.
PMOS E5 E6 & Above
0211LM 64,000 65,000
0231 21,600 27,000
0241 21,600 27,000
0261 21,600 27,000
0311 18,630 -
0313 18,630 -
0321LM 53,000 55,000
0331 18,630 -
0341 18,630 -
0352 18,630 -
0363 - 23,500
0369 - 23,500
0372LM 53,000 55,000
0441 15,000 17,000
0451 15,000 17,000
0639 - 27,000
0679 - 45,000
0681LM - 25,000
0848 - 15,000
0861 15,000 -
0871 - 21,000
1721 51,000 53,000
1751LM 51,000 53,000
1834 15,000 17,000
2143LM 15,000 17,000
2147 15,000 17,000
2336 48,600 51,300
2621 15,000 -
2629 - 17,000
2641 15,000 -
2651 15,000 17,000
2831 15,000 -
2841 15,000 -
2847 15,000 -
2862 - 23,500
2871 15,000 -
2874 15,000 17,000
2887 12,000 15,000
3044 24,300 37,000
5769 - 15,000
5821LM 28,750 30,250
5939 45,000 46,000
5948 27,000 28,500
5951 27,000 28,500
5952 27,000 28,500
5953 27,000 28,500
5954 27,000 28,500
5974 45,000 46,000
5979LM 58,000 59,000
6113 19,000 19,500
6114 19,000 19,500
6116 19,000 19,500
6123 15,000 17,000
6124 15,000 17,000
6132 15,000 17,000
6156 15,000 17,000
6173 23,000 23,500
6174 23,000 23,500
6176 23,000 23,500
6214LM 19,000 19,500
6216 35,700 37,000
6217 35,700 37,000
6218LM 35,700 37,000
6227 28,000 31,000
6256 28,000 31,000
6257 35,700 37,000
6258LM 35,700 37,000
6276 28,000 31,000
6286 28,000 31,000
6287 35,700 37,000
6288LM 35,700 37,000
6314LM 15,000 17,000
6316 15,000 17,000
6317 35,700 37,000
6324 28,000 31,000
6326 28,000 31,000
6336 28,000 31,000
6337 35,700 37,000
6338LM 35,700 37,000
6423 15,000 17,000
6694 47,500 50,000
6842 15,000 17,000
7212 22,200 23,750
7240 22,200 23,750
7257 64,300 67,500
7314 24,300 27,000
7316 33,000 34,000
5.c. Zone C PMOS Bonus Eligibility. Zone C applies to those active
component Marines with 10 to 14 years of active military service.
Marines with exactly 14 years of active service on the date of
reenlistment may be paid a Zone C PMOS bonus if they have not
previously received a Zone C PMOS bonus.
PMOS E6 E7 & Above
0211LM 35,000 40,000
0231 19,500 21,000
0241 19,500 21,000
0321 42,500 45,000
0363 23,500 27,000
0369 13,500 17,000
0372 42,500 45,000
0639 32,400 35,400
0679 42,500 45,000
0681LM 10,000 12,000
0848 15,000 17,000
0871 15,000 17,000
1721 51,300 53,000
1751 51,300 53,000
1799 - 53,000
1834 17,000 20,000
2143 17,000 20,000
2336 27,500 30,000
2629 27,500 30,000
2651 27,500 30,000
2862 23,500 27,000
2874 15,250 16,750
2887 15,250 16,750
3044 20,000 24,300
5769 12,000 15,000
5939 45,000 46,000
5974 45,000 46,000
5979 58,000 59,000
6113 15,000 17,000
6114 15,000 17,000
6116 15,000 17,000
6123 15,000 17,000
6132 15,000 17,000
6173 28,000 31,000
6174 28,000 31,000
6176 29,160 32,400
6214LM 28,000 31,000
6216 28,000 31,000
6217 29,160 32,400
6218 29,160 32,400
6227 28,000 31,000
6256 28,000 31,000
6257 28,000 31,000
6258 28,000 31,000
6276 28,000 31,000
6287 29,160 32,400
6288 29,160 32,400
6314 28,000 31,000
6316 28,000 31,000
6317 28,000 31,000
6324 28,000 31,000
6326 28,000 31,000
6336 29,160 32,400
6337 29,160 32,400
6338 29,160 32,400
6694 17,000 20,000
7212 15,000 17,000
7240 15,000 17,000
7257 55,000 -
7291 - 61,000
7314 10,000 11,500
7316 33,000 34,000
8412LM 25,000 25,000
5.d. Zone D PMOS Bonus Eligibility. Zone D applies to those active
component Marines with 14 to 18 years of active military service.
Marines with exactly 18 years of active service on the date of
reenlistment may be paid a Zone D PMOS bonus if they have not
previously received a Zone D PMOS bonus.
PMOS E7 & ABOVE
0321 45,000
0372 45,000
1795 20,000
1799 20,000
2336 35,000
8412LM 25,000
5.e. Zone E PMOS Bonus Eligibility. Zone E applies to those active
component Marines with 18 to 20 years of active military service.
Marines with exactly 20 years of active service on the date of
reenlistment may be paid a Zone E PMOS bonus if they have not
previously received a Zone E PMOS bonus.
PMOS E8 & ABOVE
0321 55,000
0372 55,000
1795 45,000
1799 40,000
2336 35,000
8412 45,000
5.f. Zone F PMOS Bonus Eligibility. Zone F applies to those active
component Marines with 20 to 24 years of active military service.
Marines with exactly 24 years of active service on the date of
reenlistment may be paid a Zone F PMOS bonus if they have not
previously received a Zone F PMOS bonus.
PMOS E8 & ABOVE
0372 55,000
1795 55,000
1799 40,000
8412 50,000
6. LM designated PMOSs.
6.a. LM PMOSs are listed under paragraphs 5.a, 5.b, and 5.c with
the LM designation. These PMOSs are authorized bonus payments to
Marines who execute a LM in conjunction with a reenlistment in their
respective Zones.
6.b. Bonus payment for LM PMOSs will not be made at the time of
reenlistment but upon successful completion of PMOS training and
subsequent award of the PMOS. Bonus payment will be based upon the
FY SRB authorized at the time of reenlistment. Marines who are in
training beyond 30 September 2027 will be authorized payment of the
PMOS bonus once the Marine Corps Total Force System shows they have
been awarded the new PMOS.
6.c. Marines who fail to complete required LM PMOS training will be
re-designated or administratively separated according to the needs
of the Marine Corps and will receive no bonus, even if the PMOS the
Marine is reclassified into is eligible to receive one.
7. Administrative Elements.
7.a. Boat space quotas will only be exceeded upon approval by
Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Manpower Plans, Policy, and
Budget (MPP). Reenlistments approved in excess of boat space quotas
per PMOS will only rate a bonus if authorized by CMC (MPP).
7.b. PMOS bonus authority is granted for service in the PMOS. As of
the date time group (DTG) of the MARADMIN announcement approved
selections to first sergeant/master sergeant, Marines selected to
first sergeant will not be eligible to receive a PMOS bonus. Marines
eligible for promotion to first sergeant/master sergeant who execute
reenlistment prior to the release of the selection MARADMIN will
receive a PMOS bonus if eligible. Example: A Zone C 0372 gunnery
sergeant who is eligible for promotion and reenlists prior to the
DTG of the release of the selection MARADMIN will receive a PMOS
bonus of $55,000. Additionally, a Zone C 0372 gunnery sergeant who
is selected to master sergeant and re-enlists after the DTG of the
release of the selection MARADMIN will receive a PMOS bonus of
$55,000. However, a Zone C 0372 gunnery sergeant who is selected to
first sergeant and reenlists after the DTG of the release of the
selection MARADMIN is no longer eligible to receive a PMOS bonus.
7.c. Flat Rate PMOS Bonus. The pre-tax flat rate PMOS bonus
amounts authorized are based on the Marine's reenlistment Zone,
the Marine's grade on the date of reenlistment, the PMOS for which
the Marine is reenlisting, and the kicker or initiative the Marine
selects (if any).
7.d. Obligated Service and Computation of PMOS Bonus. The PMOS
bonus dollar amount is impacted by the number of months of
additional obligated service for which the Marine reenlists.
Obligated service is defined as the time between the Marines'
ECC at the time of reenlistment and the ECC of the Marine's new
contract immediately after re-enlistment. Marines will rate the PMOS
bonus applicable to their Zone, their grade, and their MOS as
authorized in this MARADMIN. The kickers listed in paragraph 4 of
this MARADMIN are only available to 60-month additional obligated
service contracts or greater. No prorated amounts on kickers or
initiatives will be authorized.
(1) Example: A Marine whose ECC is 15 March 2027 and is reenlisting
with an effective date of 16 March 2027 will be required to re-enlist
for 48 months to rate the full 48-month PMOS bonus payment.
(2) Example: A Marine whose ECC is 15 March 2027 and is reenlisting
with an effective date of 14 March 2027 will be required to reenlist
for 49 to rate the full 48-month PMOS bonus payment. (3) Example: A
sergeant in Zone A reenlists into the 2631 PMOS and reenlists for 60
months of obligated service at time of reenlistment. The PMOS bonus
authorized will be limited to the full 48-month PMOS bonus amount of
$31,750. Final determination of all bonus recoupment amounts will
be made by a disbursing office or the Defense Finance Accounting
Service.
7.e. SRB Payment Caps. Per reference (a), no Marine will
exceed $360,000 in career SRB payments. Example: A Zone A sergeant
who successfully LMs into 0211 on an 84-month contract will receive
$101,000. That Marine will only rate a total of $259,000 in future
bonuses regardless of the amount published in future SRB MARADMINs.
7.f. Years of Service Calculation. To determine a Marine's years
of active military service, the Armed Forces Active-Duty Base Date
will be used for all Marines.
7.g. Kicker Limitations. Marines may be eligible for multiple
kickers as part of this Program, however Marines will be limited
to receiving only one kicker upon reenlistment. (1) Example: A
Zone A 6176 corporal that is qualified to receive the Aircraft
Maintenance Kicker and eligible for the Aircraft Readiness Kicker.
This Marine cannot receive both kickers and will have to choose
which kicker to accept, adhering to its corresponding Statement of
Understanding.
8. Recoupment Policy.
8.a. Marines who receive an SRB payment will be required to
serve in a billet requiring the PMOS or skill for which they
received the bonus payment, unless they serve in an authorized
out-of-skill assignment, or a waiver is granted by the Secretary of
the Navy. Failure to complete this requirement may result in
recoupment of the unearned portion of the Marine's reenlistment
bonus as stated in reference (a).
8.b. Marines with an approaching ECC who are awaiting the results
of a board leading to an officer program or Marines who intend to
submit for an officer program should request an extension of their
current contract vice reenlistment. Marines who reenlist or extend
solely to gain sufficient obligated service to participate in a
program leading to a commissioned or warrant officer status are not
entitled to an SRB.
8.c. Marines who re-enlist in their PMOS or skill then subsequently
apply to and are accepted into a program that will change their PMOS
or skill or lead to a commission, may not be subject to recoupment
of SRB. Marines should refer to reference (d) or contact POC4 for
details. The term "apply" is defined as the date on a Marine's cover
letter requesting consideration for one of these types of programs.
8.d. Marines who apply for a program which will change their PMOS
or lead to a commission, then subsequently reenlist within their
PMOS will not normally be considered eligible for an SRB and are
subject to recoupment of the unearned portion of any SRB payment
received. The term "apply" is defined as the date on a Marine's
cover letter requesting consideration for one of these type
programs.
8.e. Exceptions to Repayment. In accordance with reference (f),
repayment of unearned bonus amounts shall not be required for
Marines who die or are retired or separated with a combat-related
disability. In accordance with reference (d), particularly
Table 2-1, and the Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code Matrix,
repayment action will not be sought under certain circumstances.
Additionally, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and
Reserve Affairs (ASN(M&RA)) may grant an exception to repayment
under certain circumstances. This authority has been delegated to
the Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources (DC, P&R), who
may grant exceptions to repayment for unearned amounts less than
$20,000 in cases where an exception is allowable in accordance with
reference (d) and the SPD Code Matrix. Marines should contact POC4
for details.
9. Coordinating Instructions.
9.a. The FY27 SRB Program Statement of Understanding is available
for download from the Total Force Retention System and the Enlisted
Retention Manpower page. References (a) through (d) contain
amplifying instructions for the execution of enlisted bonus payments.
9.b. To align with the Return on Investment talent management
initiative, the Marine Corps is updating the SRB payment methodology
to enhance career stability and retention efforts.
9.c. Marines will have the opportunity to reenlist ahead of their
retention cohort year, securing reenlistment incentives, duty
station assignments, and career progression opportunities without
delay. SRB payments will be made in the FY of their ECC rather than
at the time of reenlistment.
9.d. This early enlistment opportunity enables the Marine Corps to
execute retention campaigns efficiently while providing Marines with
a stable and predictable reenlistment process. The payment
methodology ensures Marines continue to receive financial incentives
tied to their reenlistment.
9.e. Marines who reenlist under this framework will lock in their
bonus eligibility, career assignments, and obligated service while
receiving SRB payment in the appropriate FY. In the unlikely event
that a Marine does not receive their bonus payment within their
designated retention FY, they will have the option to submit for
separation within 90 days of concluding FY.
10. If SRB funds are obligated faster than currently planned or a
change in retention requirements is necessary, Headquarters United
States Marine Corps will suspend or terminate the FY27 SRB Program
as needed prior to 30 September 2027.
11. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
12. Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J.
Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. //