About 78 percent of people that joined the Army National Guard over the last three years received a bonus of some kind. That number has been cut back to only about 5 percent beginning March 1, according ot an Army News Service article. Going forward, the 5 percent of Soldiers that will receive a bonus will be targeted toward very critical skills (military occupational specialties) or units that are sourced, meaning they've gotten their alert that they are going to be deployed, according to the article. Critical MOSs include medical, military intelligence and transportation, among others.
Army National Guard re-enlistment bonuses will vary as well, under the new policy. The standard re-enlistment bonus has been $15,000 for an additional six-year commitment, but that will be paired back to $5,000 for units not deploying and if for those deploying, that will be paired down to $10,000.