Enlisted Affiliation Bonus

The Enlisted Affiliation Bonus (EAB) is offered to enlisted service members who affiliate directly in the Army National Guard from the Active Army. 

Soldiers can apply for the EAB through a Reserve Component Career Counselor (RCCC) while on Active Duty or be a service member currently assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) with a remaining Military Service Obligation (MSO) whose last period of service was the Active Component. 

Critical skill positions and vacancies vary by state. Active Army Soldiers should contact their installation RCCC for the current designated critical skill listings and availability in each state.

ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the EAB: 

• You must enlist skill level 4 or below (grade E-7 or below). Grade commensurate with position or position no greater than one grade above Soldier current grade.
• If enlisting Non-DMOSQ, you must complete training within 24 months of Date of Enlistment. 
• You must have completed fewer than 16 years' time in service (TIS) upon execution of the written contract.
• You must enlist for a minimum three-year term of service.
• You must have received Honorable discharge for all prior periods of service. 
• You must meet the re-entry (RE) and separation program designator (SPD) code requirements for affiliation, in accordance with current ARNG enlistment criteria.

AMOUNT
Qualifying Soldiers may receive up to $20,000 when applying for the EAB. The EAB amount varies based on length of service contract, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), state vacancies and whether you are Duty Military Occupational Specialty Qualified (DMOSQ).

The EAB incentive payment schedule varies based on length of service contract and whether you are DMOSQ or Non-DMOSQ.