The Indiana Army National Guard is committed to retaining our soldiers, who are the backbone and foundation of everything we do. The mission of the INARNG retention program is based on the premise of command involvement in the retention process at ALL levels, from soldier to senior command. We believe in consistent and purposeful education that develops and equips individuals to successfully extend their careers in the INARNG. We engage soldiers throughout their careers to provide career counseling, family assistance and incentive opportunities rather than waiting until soldiers are nearing their end of time in service (ETS).
We want YOU to get a bonus:
Bonuses include:
- 3-year Extension for $10K bonus
- 6-year Extension for Student Loan Repayment (SLRP) up to $50K
Road to Your Future is a comprehensive resource that includes information about:
- Money – Pay chart, thrift savings, tax benefits, promotions and retirement
- Benefits – insurance, healthcare, education, employment, family support
- Education – benefits, credentialing, ROTC, OCS, WOCS
- Employment – Career development and leadership training
- Family Support – Soldier and Family Readiness Center locations and contact information
State Retention Non Commissioned Officer
Indianapolis
317-247-3300 Ext. 72207
Email us: ng.in.inarng.list.state-retention@army.mil
38th Infantry Division
Indianapolis
317-247-3300 Ext. 73479
76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Lawrence
317-247-3300 Ext. 87607
81st Troop Command
Indianapolis
317-247-3300 Ext. 88911
219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade
Franklin
317-247-3300 Ext. 87715
Selected Reserve Incentive Program
Fiscal Year 2025
The Indiana National Guard offers a variety of bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) to soldiers looking to enlist and reenlist. The bonus amount is dependent on the fiscal year policy published at the beginning of each fiscal year. For FY 25, soldiers have the following options:
- Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus
- Prior Service Enlistment Bonus
- Reenlistment Bonus
- MOS Conversion Bonus
- Enlisted Affiliation Bonuses
- Blended Retirement System – Continuation Pay
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Chaplain Loan Repayment Program
To verify if you meet eligibility for any of the incentives listed above, please contact your recruiter or your Unit Career Counselor (UCC).
Contact your UCC first if you have not received your bonus installment. If you need further assistance, you can contact our office at 317-964-7023 if your payment is over 60 days past due. Be prepared to provide your full name, social security number, call back number and the type of incentive you are inquiring about.
Your Indiana National Guard Soldier’s Guide has the most up-to-date bonus options and amounts as well as the most common reasons for suspension and termination.
Missing Payments
- The first step is to contact your Unit Career Counselor (UCC).
- If you have not gotten a response from your UCC and your payment is 60 days past due, you can reach out to our office at 317-247-3300, Ext. 7023. When calling our office, please be prepared with the following: full name, call back number, type of bonus, full Social Security Number (do not leave SSN on voicemail).
Addendum NGB Form 600-7-1-R-E
Bonus addendums, typically signed at military entrance processing stations (MEPS) tie a bonus to your service obligation with the Indiana National Guard.
Section I: General
Section II: Eligibility
- Non-Prior Service Bonuses are tied to your military occupational specialty (MOS) and unit identification code (UIC), which can be located at the bottom of Section II.
Section III: Bonus Amount and Payment
- Bonus installments: The first 50% of your bonus will be processed upon award of contracted MOS and validation in the Army National Guard Incentive Management System (GIMS).
- The remaining balance will be equally disbursed based on the anniversary date established by your graduation from advanced individual training (AIT), up to your expiration term of service (ETS).
- Note: anniversary year payments are not guaranteed and will not be processed if readiness and participation requirements are not met by your anniversary date.
Section IV: Suspension
- This section covers all suspension reasons.
- The most common reason for suspension is being flagged.
- An Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) or height/weight (HT/WT) flag is an exception.
Section V: Continued Receipt
- If your bonus was suspended, this section describes the conditions under which you eligible to continue receiving your bonus.
Section VI: Termination
- This section covers every reason your contract can be terminated.
- Contract termination falls into two categories: with recoupment and without recoupment.
Section VII: Statement of Understanding
- Soldier reads responsibilities of the contract.
- Addendum will be invalidated if Soldier does not meet all the requirements at the time of signature.
Section VIII: Authentication
Section IX: Certification by Service Representative/Witnessing Official
Addendum NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) addendums, typically signed at military entrance processing stations (MEPS) tie SLRP to your MOS and UIC, while Re-enlistment addendums are tied to only your MOS.
Section I: General Information
Section II: Eligibility Criteria
- Non-Prior Service contracts are tied to your military occupational specialty (MOS) and unit identification code (UIC), which can be located at the bottom of Section II.
- Informs the Soldier what responsibilities they have in order to receive payment.
Section III: SLRP Payment
- Soldier will receive anniversary payments one year after contract start date and will not exceed 15% or $500 (whichever is greater) of the initial disbursed amounts to include accrued interest.
*Loans must be one year old and stay in good standing to receive payment (IE: not in default.)
*Anniversary year payments are not guaranteed and will not be processed if the 2 required payment documentations, the DD 2475 and NSLDS, are not submitted by the Soldier annually. - Federal loans are only authorized for repayment, not private loans.
- All repayments are made to the lending institution and NOT to the Soldier.
- The cumulative SLRP lifetime amount will not exceed $50,000.
Section IV: Suspension / Reinstatement
- The most common reason for suspension is being flagged.
- An Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) or height/weight (HT/WT) flag is an exception.
Section V: Continued Receipt
- If SLRP was suspended, this section describes the conditions under which you eligible to continue receiving payments.
Section VI: Termination
- This section covers every reason your contract can be terminated.
- Contract termination falls into two categories: with recoupment and without recoupment.
Section VII: Statement of Understanding
- Soldier reads responsibilities of the contract.
- Addendum will be invalidated if Soldier does not meet all the requirements at the time of signature.
Section VIII: Authentication
Section IX: Certification by Service Representative/Witnessing Official
- The non-prior service (NPS) bonus is tied to both unit identification code (UIC) and military occupational specialty (MOS)
- 50% is paid upon award of contracted MOS and the remaining balance is equally disbursed based upon your anniversary year established by your AIT graduation date.
- If you don’t have a NPS bonus, you can get a reenlistment bonus if you are eligible.
| Termination with Recoupment | Termination Without Recoupment |
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*Refer to Section VI of your addendum
- Reenlistment bonuses (REB) are only tied to your MOS
- Can do an Interstate-Transfer and keep the bonus if your MOS remains the same
- The amounts for the bonus change every year based on the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) policy published in October
- Unlike NPS, you can get this bonus regardless of what MOS you have
- You can sign for an REB a year out from your expiration term of service (ETS)
- Typically, a two, four and six year option
| Termination With Recoupment | Termination Without Recoupment |
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Each addendum is different, but termination from the SLRP will fall under two categories: WITH and WITHOUT recoupment. Your addendum may have one or more of the following:
| Termination with Recoupment | Termination Without Recoupment |
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*Refer to Section VI of your addendum
