Posted on Mar 2, 2018
SGT Jamarl Jones
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MSG Alfred Aguilar
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I never applied for a bonus, even when I was eligible. I saw too many of my friends get screwed that way.
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SGT Jamarl Jones
SGT Jamarl Jones
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How do people get screwed? I had a buddy that got kicked out for failing too many PT tests and had to pay back some of his bonus, but that was pretty much his fault...
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Only answered at MEPS by the career counselor there.

Depends on your last MOS.
SGT Terrell Houston
SGT Terrell Houston
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Truth. I’m going through this process now. They won’t lower your rank unless you don’t have the proper training and credentials for E-5. E-4 and below usually has the bonuses.
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SGT Jamarl Jones
SGT Jamarl Jones
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SGT Terrell Houston - What my rank will be is still a mystery. I got out as an E-5 in 2013 (that's when I ETS'd off Active Duty). I never went to WLC/BLC, which makes me thing that I will get demoted to E-4.
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SGT Terrell Houston
SGT Terrell Houston
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Oh ok. Seeing that you got out in 13’ you may be going through everything again but a shorter version. Possibly you’ll be an E-4 which is good because there are way more opportunities.
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SGT Jamarl Jones
SGT Jamarl Jones
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SGT Terrell Houston - From what I gather I wouldn't have to back to BCT, since the "timer" starts after your get off IRR (I was in IRR until 2016).
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