enlistment bonus

Military recruitment reward

An enlistment bonus is money paid to someone who signs up for military service, typically offered to attract recruits to branches, specialties, or roles facing shortages.

The amount varies based on commitment length, job assignment, and current recruiting needs: She joined the Army for the $20,000 enlistment bonus.

Also called a signing bonus.

Opposites
military service incentive vs. penalty/disincentive

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Punitive military separation

court-martial · conscription

recruitment incentive vs. separation/exit

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Compensation upon job termination

separation pay · discharge · buyout · military pension · pension

one-time bonus vs. regular compensation

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Compensation before additions

allowances · stipend

Family

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