JOIN TODAY & EARN UP TO $140K. TEXT NAVYBONUS TO 764764 FOR INFORMATION.*
For a limited time, Active Duty Future Sailors who leave for boot camp before October 2026 may earn up to $140K. Reserve Duty Future Sailors may earn enlistment bonuses (EB) depending on their training program and ship date.
Future Sailors who ship from February 2026 through September 2027 in a selected Active Component ratings may be eligible for shipping bonuses up to $30k.
Chat with a recruiter to find out more.
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Active Duty Enlistment Bonus Source Rates**
- Advanced Electronics Career Field (AECF-AEF) | Electronics Technician (ET), Fire Controlman (FC) - $15,000
- Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR-ATF) — $30,000
- Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI-ATF) — $15,000
- Explosive Ordnance (EOD-ATF) — $30,000
- Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) — $30,000
- Hospital Corpsman Dental Hygienist (HMDH-SG) — $20,000
- Information Systems Technician (IT-ATF and IT-SG) — $10,000
- Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS-ATF) — $15,000
- Master at Arms (MA-SG) - $10,000
- Machinist's Mate Submarines (MMS-5YO) — $10,000
- Missile Technician Advanced Technical Field (MT-ATF) — $15,000
- Navy Diver (ND-ATF) — $30,000
- Nuclear Field (NUC-NF) | Electrician's Mate Nuclear (EMN), Electronics Technician Nuclear (ETN), Machinist's Mate Nuclear (MMN) — $30,000 ($40,000 if Submarine Volunteer).
- Sonar Technician Surface (STG-5YO and STG-AEF) - $15,000
- Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB-ATF) — $30,000
- Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) (SO-ATF) — $15,000
- Sub Electronics Computer Field (SECF-5YO) | Fire Control Technician (FT), Sonar Technician Submarines (STS), Electronics Technician Navigation (ETV), Electronics Technician Communications (ETR) — $20,000
Future Sailors in selected Active Component ratings may be eligible for Student Loan Repayment benefits up to $65K for qualifying student loans.
Special Operations Enlisted Bonus for Shipping (EB-SHP)
Special Operations candidates may qualify for additional bonus money by achieving Elevated Physical Screening Test (EPST) scores. To be eligible, you must achieve the elevated PST scores during your 14-day shipping PST. Required elevated scores vary by program:
Swim: 9:30 | Push-ups: 75 | Curl-ups: 75 | Pull-ups: 15 | Run: 9:30
Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC):
Swim: 10:00 | Push-ups: 70 | Curl-ups: 70 | Pull-ups: 10 | Run: 10:00
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD):
Swim: 10:30 | Push-ups: 70 | Curl-ups: 70 | Pull-ups: 10 | Run: 10:00
Swim: 11:00 | Push-ups: 70 | Curl-ups: 70 | Pull-ups: 10 | Run: 11:00
Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR):
Swim: 9:00 | Push-ups: 65 | Curl-ups: 65 | Pull-ups: 10 | Run: 10:15
Hospital Corpsman ATF (SOIDC, formerly SARC):
Swim: 9:30 | Push-ups: 75 | Curl-ups: 75 | Pull-ups: 15 | Run: 9:30
Meeting these elevated standards not only qualifies you for the bonus but also increases your chances of success in training.
Reserve Duty Enlistment Bonus Source Rates**
Reserve Duty Sailors who ship from October 2025 – September 2026 and affiliate with a drilling Navy Reserve unit may qualify for bonuses. Chat with a recruiter to find out more.
**Enlistment Bonus Source Rates (EBSR) vary based on jobs. EBSR is earned and payable upon graduation from A or C school.
Prior Service Affiliation Bonus
If you have prior service time and want to affiliate with the Navy Reserve, you may qualify for an affiliation bonus. Chat with a recruiter to find out more.