RATING / SPECIALTY |
INTERVENTION |
BONUS AMOUNT |
OBLIGATED SERVICE |
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
AST |
Critical Skills Retention Bonus |
$100,000 |
4 YEARS |
Members in paygrades E-4 through E-7 with 17-21 years, Time in Service (TIS). |
BM |
Critical Skills Retention Bonus for Heavy Weather Coxswain |
$40,000 |
4 YEARS |
BM members that qualify as Heavy Weather Coxswain (HWX) in FY24 and Accept assignment to a Heavy Weather Station or Surf Station. Members certified as HWX prior to FY24 are not eligible. |
BM |
Designated Career Field Bonus for BM-RAP Graduates |
$40,000 |
4 YEARS |
Must hold a current Boat Crew certification on any platform (except punts, skiffs, ice rescue boats). Commands of new prospective applicants who meet the requirements must submit an A-school request form selecting BM-RAP. Active-duty service commitment will be from date of Class A-School graduation, advancement to paygrade E-4 through the BM-RAP, or receipt of designator, whichever is later. |
BM |
Zone A SRB for BM1 and BM2 |
$30,000 |
6 YEARS |
End of Enlistment in FY24 or 6-year anniversary date. Must meet eligibility requirements of REF (a). |
BM |
Zone B SRB for BM1 and BM2 |
$30,000 |
6 YEARS |
End of Enlistment in FY24 or 10-year anniversary date. Must meet eligibility requirements of REF (a). |
BM |
Critical Skills Retention Bonus for Surfmen |
$40,000 |
6 YEARS |
BM members in paygrade E-5 – E-7 with less than 16 years TIS. Qualified as Surfman (SRF) or who will qualify as SRF in FY24 and accept assignment to a SRF position.
- Members with an EOE in FY24, currently SRF qualified and in a SRF position.
- Members with an EOE in FY24, currently in a SRF position, and will become SRF qualified in FY24.
CSRB will only be based on newly obligated service.
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BM
MK
OS
DC
EM |
Sea Duty Readiness Council Enlisted Afloat Critical Skills Retention Bonus |
$20,000 |
3 YEARS |
Members in paygrades E6 & E7 who already possess documented:
- Deck Watch Officer (DWO) onboard Cutters 210’ and above,
- Engineer of the Watch (EOW) onboard Cutters 210’ 270’ 282’ & 418’
Or
- Operations Supervisor Afloat
- Accepting orders to Cutters 210’ WMEC, 270’ WMEC, 282’ WMEC or 418’ WMSL where this qual shall be used for the billet
*EOW must accept orders to matching unit of EOW qualification (e.g., MBR has an EOW qual on a previous 210’ they MUST go back to a 210’ to earn bonus, etc.)
*DWO must have certified DWO onboard 210’ or above but can use it on any targeted platforms mentioned above.
*Ops Supervisor Afloat can be used onboard any of the targeted platforms above regardless of where it was earned.
|
CS |
Designated Career Field Bonus |
$65,000 |
4 YEARS |
Active-duty service commitment will be from date of Class A-School graduation, advancement to pay grade E-4, or receipt of designator, whichever is later. |
CS |
Enlistment Bonus 2-year Lateral Entry |
$20,000 |
2 YEARS |
CS applicants, for their first career enlistment. Must serve 2 years in CS rating; members have the option to lateral to another rating after 2 years of service as a CS. |
CS |
Guaranteed A-School Enlistment Bonus Direct to CS A-school |
$65,000 |
4 YEARS |
CS applicants without a culinary degree or certificate, to enlist and go direct to CS A-school. |
CS |
Enlistment Bonus Enlistment with a Culinary Certificate |
$70,000 |
4 YEARS |
CS applicants with a culinary arts certification from an institution accredited by the American Culinary Federation to enlist.
- The culinary certificate must be verified by the CS Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC);
- CS members who acquire a culinary certificate after completion of CS Class A-School and members in the Regular Coast Guard who acquire or hold a culinary certificate are ineligible.
|
CS |
Enlistment Bonus Enlistment with a Culinary Degree |
$75,000 |
4 YEARS |
CS applicants with an associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts from an accredited academic or culinary institution to enlist.
- The culinary degree must be verified by the CS RFMC;
- CS members who acquire a culinary degree after completion of CS Class A- School and members in the Regular Coast Guard who acquire or hold a culinary degree are ineligible.
|
CS |
SRB ZONE A |
$45,000 |
6 YEARS |
End of Enlistment in FY24 or 6-year anniversary date. Must meet eligibility requirements of REF (a). |
CS |
SRB ZONE B |
$30,000 |
6 YEARS |
End of Enlistment in FY24 or 10-year anniversary date. Must meet eligibility requirements of REF (a). |
CS |
Food Service Officer kicker (FS-17, FS-18, CS-17, or CS-18) |
$20,000 |
N/A |
CS members in paygrade E-4/E-5 with FS-17, FS-18, CS-17, or CS-18 competency code. Member must be Zone A or Zone B SRB eligible to receive FSO Kicker. |
CYBER |
CSRB for Cyber Operations Level I |
$50,000 |
4 YEARS |
Enlisted members who possess the CYBOPS1 Competency. Members must enter into a Bonus Agreement for four (4) years of active service obligation and must be currently encumbering or in receipt of orders to an operational cyber position. Eligible members must abide by the following criteria during the entirety of the ADSC:
- Possess and maintain a final, adjudicated SECRET security clearance;
- Successful completion of 12 months of duty in a CGCYBER Operations position;
- Successful completion of IAT Level II Certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M;
- Possess and maintain CYBOPS1 Competency;
- Successful completion of one industry training/certification from one of the groups listed below. In the event of a name change, reorganization, new release, or other event that renders a listed class obsolete, a waiver must be requested through CGCYBER to COMDT (CG-7911) to confirm satisfactory replacement courses. Additionally, a list of acceptable courses will be on the COMDT (CG-791) CGPortal page at:
https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg791/planningandresources/ Bonus/SitePages/Home.aspx
- Virtualization: VMware Certified Professional 7 -Desktop and Mobility and VMware Certified Professional 2019 – Data Center Virtualization;
- Server: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Certification, Windows Server 2019 Hybrid and Azure IaaS Training, Windows Server 2019 Administrative Training, Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell Training;
- Collaboration: Microsoft 365 Certified Messaging Administrator Associate and Microsoft 365 Certified Teams Administrator Associate;
- Identity Management: SC-300: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate and SC-900: Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals;
- Network: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA);
- Content Delivery: Administering System Center Configuration Manager (20703-1);
- Security Software: DISA HBSS Admin 201 Course, DISA HBSS Advanced 301 Course, McAfee Enterprise Security Manager for Engineers and Elasticsearch Engineer Course; or
- Vulnerability Management: Tanium Operations and Security Essentials.
To apply for FY24 Cyber CSRB’s please follow the process guidance located at
https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg791/requests/SitePages/Home.aspx
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CYBER |
CSRB for Cyber Operations Level II |
$75,000 |
4 YEARS |
Enlisted members who conduct Cyber Operations and possess the CYBOPS2 competency. Members must enter into a Bonus Agreement for four (4) years of active service obligation and must be currently encumbering or in receipt of orders to an operational cyber position.
Eligible members must abide by the following criteria during the entirety of the ADSC:
- Possess and maintain a final, adjudicated TS/SCI security clearance;
- Successful completion of Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Analyst, Infrastructure Support, Incident Responder, Auditor, or Manager Certifications IAW DoD 8570.01-M;
- Possess and maintain CYBOPS2 Competency.
To apply for FY24 Cyber CSRB’s please follow the process guidance located at
https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg791/requests/SitePages/Home.aspx
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CYBER |
CSRB for Cyber Operations Level III |
$120,000 |
4 YEARS |
Enlisted members who perform Cyber Operations and possess the CYBOPS3 Competency. Members must enter into a Bonus Agreement for four (4) years of active service obligation and must be currently encumbering or in receipt of orders to an operational cyber position.
Eligible members must abide by the following criteria during the entirety of the ADSC:
- Possess and maintain a final, adjudicated TS/SCI security clearance;
- Possess and maintain CYBOPS3 Competency;
- Successful completion of Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Analyst, Infrastructure Support, Incident Responder, Auditor, or Manager Certifications IAW DoD 8570.01-M.
To apply for FY24 Cyber CSRB’s please follow the process guidance located at
https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg791/requests/SitePages/Home.aspx
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DC |
Designated Career Field Bonus
|
$20,000 |
4 YEARS |
Active-duty service commitment from date of Class A-School graduation, advancement to pay grade E-4, or receipt of designator, whichever is later.
|
DC |
Guaranteed A-School Enlistment Bonus |
$20,000 |
4 YEARS |
New recruits, for their first career enlistment, must sign an agreement to attend the critical rating Class A School immediately upon graduation from boot camp.
|
EM |
Designated Career Field Bonus
|
$20,000 |
4 YEARS |
Active-duty service commitment from date of Class A-School graduation, advancement to pay grade E-4, or receipt of designator, whichever is later.
|
EM |
Guaranteed A-School Enlistment Bonus |
$20,000 |
4 YEARS |
New recruits, for their first career enlistment, must sign an agreement to attend the critical rating Class A School immediately upon graduation from boot camp.
|
ET |
Designated Career Field Bonus
|
$65,000 |
4 YEARS |
Active-duty service commitment from date of Class A-School graduation, advancement to pay grade E-4, or receipt of designator, whichever is later.
|
ET |
Guaranteed A-School Enlistment Bonus |
$65,000 |
4 YEARS |
New recruits, for their first career enlistment, must sign an agreement to attend the critical rating Class A School immediately upon graduation from boot camp.
|
ET |
SRB Zone A |
$60,000 |
4 YEARS |
End of Enlistment in FY24 or 6-year anniversary date. Must meet eligibility requirements of REF (a).
|
ET |
SRB Zone B |
$60,000 |
4 YEARS |
End of Enlistment in FY24 or 10-year anniversary date. Must meet eligibility requirements of REF (a).
|
GM |
Designated Career Field Bonus
|
$20,000 |
4 YEARS |
Active-duty service commitment from date of Class A-School graduation, advancement to pay grade E-4, or receipt of designator, whichever is later.
|
GM |
Guaranteed A-School Enlistment Bonus |
$20,000 |
4 YEARS |
New recruits, for their first career enlistment, must sign an agreement to attend the critical rating Class A School immediately upon graduation from boot camp.
|
HS |
Lateral Entry – Certified Medical Assistant |
$20,000 |
4 YEARS |
HS applicants with a qualifying Certified Medical Assistant Certificate to enlist as an E-4.
- A qualifying medical assistant certificate is defined as a medical assistant certificate from an accredited academic or medical institution.
- The medical assistant certificate must be verified by the HS RFMC.
|
HS |
Lateral Entry – Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Paramedics Certificate |
$40,000 |
4 YEARS |
HS applicants with a qualifying Licensed Practical Nurse License, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Paramedics Certificate to enlist as an E5.
- A qualifying Licensed Practical Nurse License is defined as a license from an accredited academic or medical institution.
- The License and Paramedics Certificate must be verified by the HS RFMC.
|
HS |
Lateral Entry – Registered/Associate Nursing Degree or BS Nursing Degree |
$50,000 |
4 YEARS |
HS applicants with a qualifying Registered/Associate Nursing Degree or Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree to enlist as an E-5.
- A qualifying nursing degree is defined as an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited academic or medical institution.
- The Nursing degree must be verified by the HS RFMC.
|
MK |
MK Designated Career Field Bonus
|
$30,000 |
4 YEARS |
Active-duty service commitment from date of Class A-School graduation, advancement to pay grade E-4, or receipt of designator, whichever is later.
|
MK |
MK Guaranteed “A” School Enlistment Bonus |
$30,000 |
4 YEARS |
New recruits, for their first career enlistment, must sign an agreement to attend the critical rating Class A School immediately upon graduation from boot camp. This bonus requires an active duty service commitment of four (4) years upon graduation from MK “A” School.
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MK |
Critical Skills Retention Bonus |
$40,000 |
4 YEARS |
MK members that accept AY24 PCS orders to an MK billet at a surf station or National Motor Lifeboat School and agree to four (4) year OBLISERV. Members already slated for orders to surf units in AY24 and retours are eligible. Members who request and are approved for tour extensions are eligible for a pro-rated bonus.
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MK
EM
DC
|
Naval Engineering – Major Cutter Engineering Technician “MCET 2-3-2” |
$55,000 |
6 YEARS |
DC, EM, and MK who are tour complete in any AY with E4 Date of Rank on or before 01 July 2024 or E5 Date of Rank on or after 01 January 2024. |
MK
EM
DC
|
Naval Engineering – MCET Accelerated Entry “3-2” |
$35,000 |
5 YEARS |
DC, EM, and MK in E4 or E5 paygrades who are tour complete in any AY following a successful assignment to a WMSL-418 or WMEC-270 in any homeport. Members will only be considered for MCET 3-2 supporting asset classes that align with their previous tour. |
NON-RATE |
College Credit Enlistment Bonus
|
$3,000 |
4 YEARS |
Accession bonus for new recruits who have completed 30-59 college credits. |
NON-RATE |
College Credit Enlistment Bonus
|
$10,000 |
4 YEARS |
Accession bonus for new recruits who have completed 60-119 college credits. |
NON-RATE |
College Credit Enlistment Bonus
|
$15,000 |
4 YEARS |
Accession bonus for new recruits who have completed 120+ college credits.
|
NON-RATE |
Non-Rate Enlistment Bonus |
$2,000 |
4 YEARS |
Accession bonus for new recruits, for their first career enlistment, without a guaranteed Class A-school. Prior service applicants are not authorized a NR-EB. |
NON-RATE |
Prior Service Enlistment Bonus
|
$2,000 |
2 YEARS |
Accession bonus for new recruits that have satisfactorily completed an enlistment of at least 24 months in a DoD armed service.
|
NON-RATE |
Quick Ship Enlistment Bonus |
$5,000 |
4 YEARS |
Bonus for new recruits to fill any Recruit Training Company that is not scheduled to be at capacity. Eligible applicants for the QS-EB must agree to ship to the next critical fill Recruit Training Company as directed by Coast Guard Recruiting Command. |
NON-RATE |
Quick Ship Enlistment Bonus |
$10,000 |
4 YEARS |
Bonus for new recruits to fill any Recruit Training Company that is not scheduled to be at capacity. Eligible applicants for the QS-EB must agree to ship to the next critical fill Recruit Training Company as directed by Coast Guard Recruiting Command. |
OS |
Designated Career Field Bonus
|
$40,000 |
4 YEARS |
Active-duty service commitment from date of Class A-School graduation, advancement to pay grade E-4, or receipt of designator, whichever is later.
|
OS |
Guaranteed A-School Enlistment Bonus |
$40,000 |
4 YEARS |
New recruits, for their first career enlistment, must sign an agreement to attend the critical rating Class A School immediately upon graduation from boot camp.
|
OS |
SRB Zone A |
$60,000 |
4 YEARS |
Members in paygrade E-4 and E-5. End of Enlistment in FY24 or 6-year anniversary date. Must meet eligibility requirements of REF (B). ALCOAST 137/24 |