Total prior service must be less than 14 years at the time of their enlistment.
Inactive service covers all periods of inactive duty served under a qualifying enlistment.
In cases of early enlistment, the term of the new contract will begin on the date of enlistment, unless waived by the other service. Termination and recoupment action will be taken if the change is to a non-bonus eligible rating, billet, or unit. Payment of the prior service enlistment bonus is prohibited unless the rating associated with the position the member will occupy is one in which the member successfully served while on active duty. Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Payment Levels . I bonuses represent the maximums allowable by law for this category of bonus.