Like the other services, the Marine Corps offers monetary incentives to enlist into MOSs (jobs) that the Marines consider to be "undermanned" in the initial enlistment categories.
The below chart shows the enlistment bonuses authorized in MCO 1130.53P. However, the bonus amount may, or may not be available at the time/location of your enlistment. Unlike the other services, the Marine Corps "rations" their bonuses to their various recruiting commands, based on available total funds. In other words, while Chicago may have some bonus authorizations, New York may have already used all their bonus authorizations for the fiscal year. The only way to tell if the bonus is currently offered in your recruiting location is to speak with a Marine Corps recruiter.
Bonus Program: Electronic Maintenance Enlistment Bonus
Bonus Amount: $5,000
Term of Service Required: 5 years
Test Scores Required: EL 110 and AFQT 50
MOSs Authorized for Bonus
2100 Ordnance
2171- Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer
2800 Data/Communications Maintenance
2822- Electronic Switching Equipment Technician
2831- AN/TRC-170 Repairer
2844- Ground Communications Organizational Repairer
2846- Ground Radio Intermediate Repairer
2847- Telephone Systems/Personal Computer Intermediate Repairer
2871- Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Technician
2881- 2M/ATE Technician
2887- Artillery Electronics Technician
5900 Electronics Maintenance
5937- Aviation Radio Repairer
5942- Aviation Radar Repairer
5962- Tactical Data Systems Equipment (TDSE) Repairer
5963- Tactical Air Operations Module Repairer
Notes
- No waivers given for monetary gain.
- Applicants who use drugs while in the DEP will lose their program (not waiverable).
- Tier I (High School Diploma or at least 15 college credits)
- Must meet all the requirements of Electronics Maintenance Enlistment Option.
- No Test Score waivers will be considered for this program
Also see General Enlistment Bonus Information
