Bonuses. (Ref. ALCOAST 193/15)
- Enlistment Bonus (EB):
- A $10,000 EB is authorized for applicants to enlist in the Coast Guard, complete guaranteed FS or OS Class A-School after recruit training, and satisfactorily complete the full term of their initial enlistment in the Regular Coast Guard as an FS or OS, as appropriate.
- Members with a culinary degree are authorized a $25,000 EB to enlist in the Coast Guard, complete guaranteed FS Class A-School after recruit training, and satisfactorily complete the full term of their initial enlistment in the Regular Coast Guard as an FS.
- Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).
- A $20,000 Zone A SRB is authorized for FS and OS members who reenlist or extend enlistment for an additional 6 years of active service obligation.
- A $12,000 Zone A SRB is authorized for FS and OS members who reenlist or extend enlistment for an additional 4 years of active service obligation.
- A $10,000 kicker is authorized for FS members with more than 17 months and less than 6 years TIS who are qualified to assume the duties and responsibilities of a Food Service Officer (FSO) and who elect a Zone A SRB.
- Critical Skills Training Bonus (CSTB): Non-rated enlisted members who entered into their first Regular Coast Guard enlistment and complete FS or OS Class A-School are eligible for a CSTB.
- A $10,000 CSTB is authorized for enlisted members in pay grades E-2 and E-3 who are non-rated prior to 06 May 21015 and subsequently complete FS or OS Class A-School.
- Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB): No CSRB is offered at this time.