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 2027 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 July 2026 through September 2027 in selected Active Component ratings may be eligible for shipping bonuses up to $25,000.
Chat with a recruiter to find out more.
*Text HELP for help. Msg & data rates may apply.
Active Duty Enlistment Bonus Source Rates**
- Air Traffic Controller (AC-5YO) - $20,000
- Advanced Electronics Career Field (AECF-AEF) | Electronics Technician (ET), Fire Controlman (FC) - $25,000
- Aircrewman (AIRC – ATF) – $20,000
- Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR-ATF) — $25,000
- Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems (AV-5YO) - $20,000
- Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM-5YO) - $10,000
- Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI-ATF) — $20,000
- Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM-AEF) - $25,000
- Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR-SG) - $20,000
- Cryptologic Technician Technical Advanced Electronics Field (CTT-AEF) - $25,000
- Cryptologic Technician Technical School Guarantee (CTT-SG) - $20,000
- Culinary Specialist Submarine (CSS -5YO) - $10,000
- Explosive Ordnance (EOD-ATF) — $30,000
- Gas Turbine Systems Technician, Electrical (GSE-5YO) - $10,000
- Gas Turbine Systems Technician, Mechanical (GSM-5YO) $10,000
- Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) — $20,000
- Hospital Corpsman Dental Hygienist (HMDH-SG) — $20,000
- Hospital Corpsman Mortician (HM-SG) - $20,000
- Interior Communications Electrician (IC-ATF) - $10,000
- Information Systems Technician (IT-ATF) — $20,000
- Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS-ATF) — $25,000
- Master at Arms (MA-SG) - $20,000
- Machinist's Mate Submarines (MMS-5YO) — $10,000
- Mineman (MN-SG) - $20,000
- Missile Technician Advanced Electronics Field (MT-AEF) — $20,000
- Musician (MU-SG) - $20,000
- Navy Diver (ND-ATF) — $20,000
- 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) - $25,000
- Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB-ATF) — $35,000
- Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) (SO-ATF) — $30,000
- Sub Electronics Computer Field (SECF-5YO) | Fire Control Technician (FT), Sonar Technician Submarines (STS), Electronics Technician Navigation (ETV), Electronics Technician Communications (ETR) — $30,000
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 Physical Screening Test (EB-PST)
Special Operations candidates may qualify for additional bonus money by achieving elevated Physical Screening Test (PST) scores. To be eligible, you must achieve the elevated PST scores during your 14-day shipping PST. Required elevated scores vary by program:
Navy SEAL (SO) and Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman (SOIDC):
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: 10:30
Navy Diver (ND) and Dive Medical Technician (DMT):
Swim: 11:00 | Push-ups: 70 | Curl-ups: 70 | Pull-ups: 10 | Run: 11:00
Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) and Search and Rescue Medical Technician (SMT):
Swim: 9:00 | Push-ups: 65 | Curl-ups: 65 | Pull-ups: 10 | Run: 10:15
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.