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 2025 may earn up to $140K in Enlisted Bonus and Loan Repayment Program benefits. Reserve Duty Future Sailors may earn enlistment bonuses (EB) depending on their training program and ship date.
School year 2025-26 high school seniors who enter the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) before June 2026 and graduate from high school prior to leaving for boot camp in June 2026 through July 2026 may be eligible for up to $5K.
Active Duty Future Sailors who ship from July 2025 through September 2025 in selected ratings may earn up to $35K in shipping bonuses in addition to any Source Rate bonus they may be eligible to receive.
Chat with a recruiter to find out more.
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Active Duty Enlistment Bonus Source Rates**
- 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
- Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS-ATF) — $35,000
- Machinist's Mate Submarines (MMS-5YO) — $10,000
- Navy Diver (ND-ATF) — $30,000
- Nuclear Field (NUC-NF) | Electrician's Mate Nuclear (EMN), Electronics Technician Nuclear (ETN), Machinist's Mate Nuclear (MMN) — $50,000
- Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB-ATF) — $30,000
- Special Warfare Operator (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) — $35,000
Loan Repayment up to $65K for qualifying loans available for all active component Future Sailors.
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 2024 – September 2025 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.