MARADMIN 429/26

CHANGE 2 FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM

September 22, 2026Active
R 181625Z SEP 26
MARADMIN 429/26
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CHANGE 2 FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND
FISCAL YEAR 2027 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM//
REF/A/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MP/221816ZJAN26//
REF/B/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MP/051200ZMAY26//
REF/C/MSGID:DOC/CMC TECOM/YMD: 20260626//
REF/D/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA MP/YMD: 20161021//
REF/E/MSGID:DOC/CMC MRA MP/YMD: 20161114//
REF/F/MSGID:DOC/DODI/YMD: 20201105//
REF/G/MSGID:DOC/DOD/YMD: 20240801//
REF/H/MSGID:MSG/CMC MRA MM/101434ZDEC25//
NARR/ REF A IS MARADMIN 023/26, THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE
RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 BROKEN SERVICE
SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM. REF B IS MARADMIN 208/26 CHANGE 1
FISCAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM AND FISCAL YEAR
2027 BROKEN SERVICE SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS PROGRAM. REF C IS OUT
OF CYCLE INCLUSION AND NOTIFICATION OF IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR
NEW PRIMARY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY 0315 SCOUT IN THE FISCAL
YEAR 2027 MOS MANUAL. REF D IS MCO 7220.24P, SELECTIVE RETENTION
BONUS PROGRAM. REF E IS MCO 1130.80B, PRIOR SERVICE AND RESERVE
AUGMENTATION ENLISTMENTS INTO THE REGULAR MARINE CORPS. REF F IS
DODI 1304.31, ENLISTED BONUS PROGRAM. REF G IS DOD 7000-14-R,
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION VOLUME 7A, CHAPTER 9. REF H IS
MARADMIN 590/25, FISCAL YEAR 2027 ENLISTED RETENTION CAMPAIGN.
POC/MCCOY/MAJ/MPP-20/TEL: 703-784-9362/EMAIL:
[email protected]//
POC/STALKER/MSGT/MPP-20/TEL: 703-784-9362/EMAIL:
[email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose. This MARADMIN announces changes to
reference (a) and (b) and extends Selective Retention Bonus (SRB)
eligibility to primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) 0315
Scout.
2.  Background.  Reference (c) announced the creation,
implementation guidance, and solicitation for qualified Marines
for PMOS conversion to PMOS 0315 Scout.
3.  Eligibility.  E5 and below Marines with the current PMOS of
0311, 0315, 0331, 0341, or 0352 who have graduated from the Basic
Scout Course (course identifier M030J14 or M100J15 and military
service school code 0J1), or who possess the additional MOS of 0317
Scout Sniper are eligible for an immediate PMOS conversion with no
additional MOS training requirements.
3.a.  Marines submitting for reenlistment in the following PMOS and
zone will receive the SRB amounts listed below as applicable upon
reenlistment:
(1) Zone A PMOS Eligibility:
PMOS           E3              E4           E5
0315           7,500           8,000       10,000
(2) Zone B PMOS Eligibility:
PMOS           E5           E6 & Above
0315           18,630            -
4.  Kicker Modifications.  24 & 36-month Fleet Marine Force Infantry
Kickers.  In addition to the current PMOSs outlined in paragraphs
4.e. and 4.f. of Reference (a), PMOS 0315 is now eligible for the
24 and 36-month kicker.  All other requirements remain.
5.  Coordinating Instructions.  The FY27 SRB Program statement of
understanding is available for download from the Total Force
Retention System and the Enlisted Retention Manpower page.
References (a) through (f) contain amplifying instructions for the
execution of enlisted bonus payments.
6.  If SRB funds are obligated faster than currently planned or
there is a change in retention requirements, HQMC will suspend or
terminate the FY27 SRB Program as required prior to 30 September 2027.
7.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
8.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General William J.
Bowers, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//

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