How soon do you get your bonus for enlistment to the army

Question

I know it depends on how many years, the mos, avail of the job u want and all that but how soon do u get the first part of the enlistment bonus when u enlist into the army

Answer 1

When I first joined the Army I received my bonus as soon as I got to my first unit and turned in the paperwork showing I had completed my MOS training into the S-1. I would assume that money is received after you have completed training...and if it is a large amount you might received money for every year of your enlistment.

I found more detailed information as well there is more info if you click on the link but this is what you were wondering about:

2. The bonus. The bonus

    a. Is payable up to $7,000 on completion of training (if required) and award of qualifying MOS with any remaining portion of the bonus paid in annual installments for the duration of the enlistment period.

    b. Is payable at first duty station if in possession of MOS via ACASP, payment is according to (a), above, upon award of MOS.

Answer 2

After you complete your training you submit a request at your 1st command. You will receive 1/2 up front minus taxes and the rest will be divided in yearly payments based on the number or years in your enlistment.