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N130D - Bonus Programs, Special & Incentive Pays

 

Welcome to N130D! We are located at... 
 NSF Arlington
701 S Courthouse Rd 
Arlington, VA  22204

To reach us specifically regarding policy matters, send us an email at  nxag_n130d@navy.mil

​​For execution matters such as missing payments, contact your local PSD or MyNavy Career Center (email at AskMNCC@navy.mil​ or visit online​).

 

SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT BONUS (SRB) PROGRAM

Overview

Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) is the Navy’s primary monetary force shaping tool to achieve enlisted retention requirements in specific categories such as ratings, Navy enlisted classifications (NEC).  SRB award levels are subject to change in response to the needs of the Navy with regard to managing rating/NEC retention goals. 

Please refer to OPNAVINST 1160.8B and the current SRB eligibility chart to determine SRB eligibility and request submission procedures.  In an effort to be more agile to community retention needs, NAVADMIN updates will be less frequent than in the past. The SRB program and eligibility will be updated in accordance with real-time retention observations and Fleet needs.  The Fleet can continue to expect more rapid updates to the eligibility chart as we respond in real-time to better manage community health.  

SRB Instruction:  OPNAVINST 1160.8B​ (Apr 2019)
SRB NAVADMIN:  NAVADMIN 108/20

Eligibility 

Latest SRB award levels are located here.

SRB Shutdowns and Reductions

SRB is a reenlistment incentive used to maintain desired manning in specific ratings and NECs.  SRB award levels are subject to change in response to the needs of the Navy in managing community manning.  SRB skill closures may be managed by NAVADMIN or promulgated by an update to the SRB eligibility chart.  You can view the status of all SRB skill closures promulgated by memo by viewing the SRB shutdown addendum linked below, then scrolling to the ‘Shutdown and Reductions’ section.

Find SRB skill closures here:
 
Find Previous SRB NAVADMINS Here: 302/18, 119/18, 032/18​

Contact Information 

For technical questions or clarification, Command Career Counselors should email the SRB Help Desk at mill_incen_pays@navy.mil.  All emails containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) must be properly encrypted.  ​

Pay for Performance (PFP)

The Pay for Performance program is open to all eligible rates!
The pay for performance (PFP) program continues as part of the Sailor 2025 talent management process. This initiative aims to recognize the top performing Sailors across all communities that are eligible for a SRB with an added incentive to reenlist with an additional 0.5 multiple (equates to roughly $5K) “kicker” tacked onto their multiple.

 

Remission Requests

If you desire to request cancellation of your debt under section 6161, Title 10. U.S. Code, please complete DD Form 2789, Waiver/Remission of Indebtedness Application, and submit a formal request (justification) to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) via Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) N130.

For active duty service members:
The DD Form 2789 must be endorsed by your commanding officer (Blocks 20 through 22b) and a second endorsement (Section II) completed by your servicing Personnel Support Detachment (PSD).  The PSD then is to forward the request to this office OPNAV N130.  You may request that your Personnel Support Detachment suspend the indebtedness action pending final determination; however, the suspension is at the discretion of the PSD. For privacy purposes, when emailing your remission request package attachment ensure you use your military email address.  If your remission request is due to financial hardship, provide documentation of counseling by your Command Financial Specialist and any additional documentation you have to support financial hardship. You will need to provide all supporting documents (Command Financial Counseling, Debt notification letter, NEC removal documentation etc.) to justify your reasoning for submitting your request.  The remission request form, your justification, and calculations of the debt to nxag_n130d@navy.m
il.

For separated, discharged, and retirees:
The DD Form 2789 will be submitted to OPNAV N130 with all applicable supporting documentation to justify your reasoning for debt cancellation.  It is the prior service member’s responsibility to provide supporting documentation (financial counseling from your bank, savings, expenses, net worth) to support financial hardship.  You will need to provide all supporting documents (Command Financial Counseling, Debt notification letter, NEC removal documentation, DD 214 with Separation Program Designator Code etc.) to justify your reasoning for submitting your request.  This includes a copy of the indebtedness letter.  While the remission request is pending a determination, you are still required to make payments with DFAS Indianapolis out of service debts.  It is highly encouraged that you coordinate a repayment plan with DFAS Indianapolis out of service debts while the case is pending.   Once all documentation is gathered to support your request please submit the remission request form, your justification, and calculations of the debt to nxag_n130d@navy.mil.


The preferred method of submitting remission requests is via email.  However, you may mail your complete request to:
Chief of Naval Operations
Head, Military Pay and Compensation (N130)
Attn:  Jeffrey Krusling
701 South Courthouse Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204

 

ENLISTMENT BONUS (EB) PROGRAM

The Enlistment Bonus (EB) is used to encourage initial enlistments in critical ratings, skills, or programs characterized by difficulty in attracting adequate accessions to meet accession objectives.  EB types and award levels are subject to change in response to the needs of the Navy with regard to managing skill/program accession goals. 
 
Please refer to OPNAVINST 1160.9A and the current GENADMIN to determine EB eligibility. 
EB Instruction:  OPNAVINST 1160.9A​ (Jun 2019)
EB Website for latest GENADMIN: www.cnrc.navy.mil


For questions or issues concerning non-payment of an EB, Commands should notify the Command CPPA, and the Command CPPA should verify non-payment with their local PSD/TSC.  If the issue is not resolved, the Command CPPA should email My Navy Career Center at askmncc@navy.mil or call (901) 874-6622 (select #8 for the CPPA hotline) to advise them of the local PSD/TSC issue.  In response, the Center will issue a trouble ticket to the PSD/TSC to resolve the problem on behalf of the Sailor.
 
https://mpte.navy.deps.mil/sites/npc/pers2/NPPSC/SitePages/Home.aspx

 
For policy questions or clarification, Commands should email OPNAV N130D at nxag_n130d@navy.mil. All emails containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) must be properly encrypted. ​ 
 

OFFICER BONUS PROGRAMS, SPECIAL & INCENTIVE PAY AND POLICY

The following is a list of currently offered bonus programs and incentive pays listed by community.
  • Aviation
    • Aviation Department Head Retention Bonus (ADHRB)

      • Designed to enhance retention of career-minded aviation officers.  The intent of the Aviation Department Head Retention Bonus (ADHRB), a subset of the Navy's overall AvB program, is to retain aviation officer through their Department Head (DH) tours.

      • Bonus amounts are dependent on qualified officer's Type/Model/Series + Designator and when they sign the contract in their career track.

    • Aviation Command Retention Bonus (ACRB)

      • Designed, in addition to the ADHRB and AvIP, to enhance retention of career-minded aviation officers.  The intent of the ACRB is to retain the invaluable and irreplaceable experience and skill sets of the Navy's cadre of Commander (O-5) Commanding Officers (COs).

      • Program eligibility information for both ADHRB and ACRB changes annually and is available on the PERS-43 Aviation Bonus Program page. 
    • Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP)
    • For TAR-specific Aviation Bonus information, please visit the PERS-46 TAR Aviation page.
  • Surface Warfare
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
    • EOD Officer Retention Bonus (ORB) 
      • Phase I:  Qualified LTs will be offered the opportunity to commit to a 4-year ($20,000/year) or 3-year ($15,000/year) agreement starting at their YCS-7 anniversary date.  

      • Phase II:  Qualified LCDRs will have the opportunity to commit to a 3-year agreement starting with $22,000 at their YCS-12 anniversary date, and $12,000 per year thereafter over the course of the agreement.   

      • Additional information can be found on the EOD Community Page, the EOD ORB NAVADMIN, or by contacting the EOD Detailers.  

      • Senior Enlisted EOD Technician Retention Bonus (RB) 
        • Previously authorized as EOD Technician Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) 
        • Qualified E-7 to E-9s with at least 20 YOS can execute a written agreement to remain on Active Duty for service obligations of two to six years.  The maximum bonus amount for a single retention bonus contract is $150,000 for a six-year commitment. 

        • Additional information can be found on the EOD RB Business Rules, NAVADMIN, and by contracting the EOD Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) at eod_comm_mgr.fct@navy.mil
  • Naval Special Warfare (NSW)
    • NSW Officer Continuation Pay (NSWOCP)
      • Phase II:  Qualified AC NSW officers with 10 to 14 years of ADCS may sign for 3, 4, or 5-year service agreements and are eligible to receive up to $15,000, $20,000, or $25,000 per year of contracted service, respectively.  Qualified TAR NSW officers with 10 to 14 years of Active Duty Commissioned Service (ADCS) may sign for 3 or 5-year service agreements and are eligible to receive up to $10,000 or $12,000 per year of contracted service, respectively.  

      • Phase I:  Qualified AC NSW officers with 6 to 9 years of Active Duty Commissioned Service (ADCS) may sign for 3 or 4-year service agreements and are eligible to receive up to $10,000 or $12,500 per year of contracted service, respectively.  Qualified TAR NSW officers with 6 to 9 years of ADCS may sign for 3 or 4-year service agreements and are eligible to receive up to $10,000 or $12,000 per year of contracted service, respectively. 

    • NSW Officer Retention Bonus (NSWRB)
      • Phase I:  Qualified AC NSW officers with 15 years of ADCS may sign a Phase I 3- or 5-year service agreements and are eligible to receive up to $15,000 or $25,000 per year of contracted service, respectively.  Qualified TAR NSW officers with 15 years of ADCS may sign a Phase I 3 or 5-year service agreements and are eligible to receive up to $7,500 or $12,000 per year of contracted service, respectively.  

      • Phase II:  Qualified AC NSW officers with 20 to 22 years of ADCS may sign a Phase II 3-year service agreements and are eligible to receive up to $25,000 per year of contracted service.  Qualified TAR NSW officers with 20 to 22 years of Active Duty Commissioned Service (ADCS) may sign a Phase II 3-year service agreements and are eligible to receive up to $12,000 per year of contracted service.   

      • Additional information and POCs for both the NSWOCP and NSWRB can be found on the SEAL Officer Resources Page.
    • NSW Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Accession Bonus (NSWAB)
      • NSW CWOs must have been selected by the CWO selection board and agree to execute written agreements to continue on Active Duty.  A qualified and eligible NSW CWO will be offered an AB paid in a lump sum of $45,000 for a 4-year service obligation.  More information is available in the program NAVADMIN or by emailing the SEAL OCM at seal_ocm@navy.mil

    • NSW SEAL/SWCC Senior Enlisted Retention Bonus (SSRB) 
      • Qualified E-7 to E-9s with either the O26X or O52X NECs and between 20 and 28 Years of Active Service and can execute a written agreement to remain on Active Duty for service obligations of two to six years.  The maximum bonus amount for a single retention bonus contract is $150,000 for a six-year commitment.   

      • Additional information, to include program POCs, can be found in the program NAVADMIN
    • NSW Skill Incentive Pay (SkIP)
      • Paid to NSW operators performing clandestine paradrop, maritime, and land-based Special Operations in austere conditions requiring the performance of inherently dangerous duties such as parachute jumping, diving operations, and the use of explosives. 

      • Further information, to include eligibility and pay amounts, can be found in MILPERSMAN 7220-114.
  • Seabees
    • SeaBee Underwater Construction Technician (UCT) Master Diver Retention Bonus (RB) ​
      • Qualified E-7 to E-9 Master Divers (B18A NEC) with at least 20 YOS may be offered a bonus up to $15,000 per year for 3-year contracts, $17,500 per year for 4-year contracts, and $20,000 per year for 5-year contracts. 
      • Additional information can be found in the program announcement NAVADMIN or by contacting the Seabee ECM at seabee_ecm.fct@navy.mil.  
  • ​​Judge Advocate Corps (JAG)
    • JAG Continuation Pay (JACP)
      • Qualified JAGC LTs with five to seven YCS may be offered a bonus up to $30,000 for a three year contract (Phase I).  LCDRs with eight to ten YCS may be offered a bonus up to $40,000 for a three year contract (Phase II), and LCDRs with 11 to 13 YCS may be offered a bonus up to $40,000 for a three year contract (Phase III).  Contract values for all three phases will be increased by $10,000 per contract for JAGC officers accepted into the Military Justice Litigation Career Track (MJLCT).

      • For additional questions regarding JACP please go to the Navy JAG detailing site

  • ​Health Professions Officer (HPO)

ENLISTED SPECIAL & INCENTIVE PAY AND POLICY

Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) 

AIP Program allows Sailors to set their price, through a "bid" system located in CMS/ID, for an assignment to certain hard to fill billets/locations. The qualified Sailor submitting the lowest bid will receive the assignment.  The Navy establishes a maximum payment for each location and pay grade to control the bid.

The most recent Eligibility Chart and other AIP information can be found on the AIP website (see the navigation menu at the top left of this page).

Sea Duty Incentive Pay (SDIP) 

The SDIP program consists of three types of incentives:

​​The most recent Eligibility Chart and Policy Decision Memorandum (PDM) can be found on the SDIP website (see the navigation menu at the top left of this page).

Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) 

SDAP is a monthly pay used to help obtain high quality personnel for designated Special Duty Assignments (SDAs) and sustain adequate manning levels.  SDAs involve demanding duties requiring extraordinary effort for satisfactory performance or an unusual degree of responsibility in the accomplishment of assigned duties. 

Please see the SDAP instruction OPNAVINST 1160.6C and the SDAP website (scroll down past SRB and STAR sections). The most current Eligibility Chart is posted to the SDAP website (see the navigation menu at the top left of this page).

To submit an exception to policy (ETP) request for an individual Sailor please see the SDAP website for guidance.

For guidance on Annual recertification/validation, please see the SDAP website for the latest NAVADMIN guidance. This is a yearly requirement for all Commands who have SDAP eligible billets.​​

 
  • Health Professions Officer (HPO) 
  • SDIP-Extension (SDIP-E):  Incentivizes Sailors to voluntarily extend their sea duty assignments on board their current sea duty command when assigned to ships, submarines, or aviation squadrons for rotational purposes by a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 48 months.  

  • SDIP-Back-To-Back (SDIP-B):  Incentivizes Sailors to voluntarily extend their sea duty when assigned to a Type 2/4 command for rotational purposes upon transfer to ships, submarines, or aviation squadrons by a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 48 months, based upon DOD Area or minimum activity tour length.  For the purposes of SDIP-B, assignment to a Pre-Commissioning (PRECOM) Unit (PCU) prior to the delivery/commissioning date does not satisfy the requirement of being designated as a ship and therefore would not qualify a Sailor for SDIP-B.  

  • SDIP-Curtailment (SDIP-C):  Aims at incentivizing Sailors to voluntarily curtail their shore duty assignments a minimum of six months prior to their original PRD, and return to sea duty assignments on a ship, submarine, or at an aviation squadron for a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 48 months, based upon DOD Area or minimum activity tour length.  

 
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