{"id":36744,"date":"2018-04-06T16:09:45","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T16:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smg.go-vip.net\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2018\/04\/06\/infantry-cavalry-scouts-combat-medics-and-others-once-again-eligible-for-retention-bonus\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T03:11:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:11:15","slug":"infantry-cavalry-scouts-combat-medics-and-others-once-again-eligible-for-retention-bonus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/news\/your-army\/2018\/04\/06\/infantry-cavalry-scouts-combat-medics-and-others-once-again-eligible-for-retention-bonus\/","title":{"rendered":"Infantry, cavalry scouts, combat medics and others once again eligible for retention bonus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Good news for soldiers serving in 10 of the Army\u2019s most popular MOSs: If you want to re-up, there\u2019s a bonus<\/a> in it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest selective retention bonus<\/a> message, which went into effect on March 21, offers not only bonuses, but a kicker of several thousand dollars for staying on five years or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Army is authorized to add 7,500 soldiers<\/a> to the active component this year, bringing end strength to 483,500 through a mix of increased retention and recruiting. They\u2019ve already met their retention goals, senior Army counselor Sgt. Maj. Mark Thompson told Army Times on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1st Sgt. Jose Casillas, a Paratrooper assigned to 307th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team conducts a dynamic thermal breach during the Best Sapper Competition at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., April 19, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Anthony Hewitt\/Released)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe continue to retain our eligible soldiers above the goal to maintain our current and future NCOs\u2019 experience as the Army continues to execute its requirements,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new MOSs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n