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Army Enlistment Incentives

Civilian Skills Bonus

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Qualified applicants who already have civilian skills that the Army needs and enlist for three or more years on active duty may be eligible for a $5,000 bonus through the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP). This bonus may be combined with all other enlistment incentives, but the maximum total bonus amount that any one person can receive is capped at $40,000.

Qualified Army Reserve applicants who already have civilian skills that the Army Reserve needs and enlist in a critical skillspecialty for at least three years may be eligible for bonus of up to $20,000 through the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP). This bonus may only be combined with the Reserve Student Loan Repayment Program for six-year enlistments.

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