MONEY & BONUSES
COLLEGE AND EDUCATION
HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
CAREER AND TRAINING
TRAVEL & RETIREMENT
100

What is the maximum cash bonus for qualifying jobs in the Reserves?

$20,000

100

How much tuition assistance does the Army Reserve and Active Duty provide yearly?

$4,500

100

Does the Army Reserve offer dental coverage?

Yes, through United Concordia Dental

100

How many career fields with certifications can you train in through the Army?

Over 120

100

After how many years can a Soldier retire with full benefits?

20 years

200

Who gets paid monthly drill pay while in ROTC through SMP?

Cadets in the Simultaneous Membership Program as E-5s

200

Name one education benefit the Army offers.

Montgomery GI Bill®, Student Loan Repayment, Tuition Assistance, etc.

200

True or False: Healthcare is available for Reserve Soldiers and families.

True, through TRICARE Reserve Select

200

 Give one example of Army training leading to a civilian-recognized certification.

Medical, Mechanics, IT, Engineering, etc.

200

Do Soldiers in the Army Reserve get housing allowance?

Yes, during training or active duty orders

300

About how much is monthly drill pay for an E-5 in SMP?

$400–$500/month

300

What is the Montgomery GI Bill® used for?

Helps pay for college, trade, or technical training

300

Who qualifies for TRICARE Reserve Select healthcare?

Army Reserve Soldiers and their families

300

What does “credentialing assistance” help Soldiers with?

Paying for professional credentials and certifications

300

What are Space-A flights?

Discounted/free flights for Soldiers and families on military aircraft

400

What’s one financial benefit Active Duty Soldiers receive that Reserve Soldiers don’t get regularly?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) or full-time salary with raises

400

What additional college benefit do Active Duty Soldiers get that Reserve Soldiers typically don’t?

Post-9/11 GI Bill with housing stipend while in school full-time

400

What type of healthcare do Active Duty Soldiers and their families receive?

Full TRICARE coverage, no monthly premium

400

What unique training opportunity is available primarily to Active Duty Soldiers?

Airborne School, Ranger School, Special Forces, etc.

400

What housing benefit do Active Duty Soldiers receive that Reserve Soldiers don’t?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) every month

500

Active Duty Soldiers can qualify for special duty pay. Name one example.

Airborne, Hazardous Duty, Foreign Language Pay, etc.

500

How many credits can Active Duty Soldiers transfer into civilian college from military training?

Often 30+ credits, depending on MOS and school transfer policies

500

Active Duty Soldiers receive on-post support for daily life. Name one example

On-post housing, gyms, commissary, child care, etc.

500

Active Duty Soldiers can be stationed worldwide. Name two possible overseas duty stations.

Germany, South Korea, Italy, Hawaii, Japan, etc.

500

Active Duty Soldiers receive travel allowances (per diem) for certain assignments. What does per diem cover?

Meals, lodging, and incidental expenses while traveling for duty