CHANGE 1 FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM

051200Z MAY 26
MARADMIN 208/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CHANGE 1 FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND
FISCAL YEAR 2027 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM//
REF/A/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MP/221816ZJAN26//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA MP/YMD:20161021//
REF/C/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA MP/YMD:20161114//
REF/D/MSGID:DOC/DODI/YMD:20201105//
REF/E/MSGID:DOC/DOD/YMD:20240801//
REF/F/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MM/101434ZDEC25//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 023/26, THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE
RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE
RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM. REF B IS MCO 7220.24P, SELECTIVE RETENTION
BONUS PROGRAM. REF C IS MCO 1130.80B, PRIOR SERVICE AND RESERVE
AUGMENTATION ENLISTMENTS INTO THE REGULAR MARINE CORPS. REF D IS
DODI 1304.31, ENLISTED BONUS PROGRAM. REF E IS DOD 7000-14-R,
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION VOLUME 7A, CHAPTER 9. REF F IS
MARADMIN 590/25, FISCAL YEAR 2027 ENLISTED RETENTION CAMPAIGN.
POC/MCCOY/CAPT/MPP-20/TEL: 703-784-9362/
EMAIL:[email protected]//
POC/STALKER/MSGT/MPP-20/TEL: 703-784-9362/EMAIL: JAMES.J.STALKER
[email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. This MARADMIN announces changes to
reference (a). 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. Other than the changes outlined in section 3, all
Fiscal Year 2027(FY27) Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) authorities
remain in effect, per reference (a).
3. Eligibility. This MARADMIN updates specified Primary Military
Occupational Specialties (PMOS) SRB amounts as detailed below:
3.a. Marines submitting for reenlistment in the following
PMOS and zone will receive the SRB amounts listed below as applicable
upon reenlistment:
(1) Zone A PMOS Eligibility:
PMOS E3 E4 E5 & Above
2141 12,000 15,000 15,750
1721 53,500 55,000 57,750
6114 21,500 23,000 23,500
(2) Zone B PMOS Eligibility:
PMOS E5 E6 & Above
0871 45,000
1721 51,000 53,000
2141 15,000 17,000
2629 - 53,000
2631 15,000 -
2862 - 36,000
(3) Zone C PMOS Eligibility:
PMOS E6 E7 & Above
0871 27,500 30,000
1721 51,300 53,000
2141 15,000 17,000
2629 51,300 53,000
2862 37,450 40,200
3044 24,300 37,000
5821 28,750 30,250
3.b. Lateral Move (LM) bonus eligibility changes. Marines
reenlisting for a LM into the 1721 PMOS are no longer eligible for
the 84-month LM kicker advertised in reference (a). Furthermore, the
associated PMOS bonus eligibility for Zone A Marines submitting for a
LM into 1721 PMOS is discontinued. All other LM bonuses within
reference (a) remain in effect.
4. Coordinating Instructions. 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.
5. If SRB funds are obligated faster than currently planned or
there is a change in retention requirements, HQMC will suspend or
terminate the FY27 SRB Program as required prior to 30 September
2027.
6. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J. Bowers,
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//