The Air Force Reserve's incentive program is consistent with other reserve components. The Reserve's bonus list is the same as the Air Force's critical needs list, says Sowell. Frequently needed skills in the past included loadmaster, flight engineer, air cargo handler, aeromedical technician, explosive ordnance disposal and food service. To qualify for a re-up bonus, reservists must have less than 10 years' military service. They may have one enlistment and one re- enlistment bonus.
People receive X number of dollars per unit training assembly.
They only get paid when they participate.