Navy introduces new SRB award levels

All Hands, July, 2007 by Trevor Andersen

The Navy recently announced increased award levels for Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRB) in NAVADMIN 125/07 to encourage Sailors to "Stay Navy."

The new message approves 78 increases in SRBs in Zone A for Sailors who have been in the Navy for under six years, and it adds 14 Navy enlisted classifications (NECs) to the list of those eligible for the bonus.

Ratings and NECs affected by the increases have been deemed by the Navy as essential to the continued success of the global war on terrorism and the Navy's warfighting effort.

The increases in SRBs are part of the Navy's plan to make itself the "employer of choice" through quality of life and quality of work. Sailors and their families remain a top priority as the Navy focuses on health care, housing, proper work environments, career training, educational opportunities and providing adequate pay and incentives.

"Last fiscal year, we approved more than 16,000 SRBs," said Chief Electronics Technician (SW/AW) Scott McCann, enlisted incentives program manager, at Navy Personnel Command, Millington, Tenn.

"The most significant change with this NAVADMIN is the addition of paragraph 11 which allows LCS (Littoral Combat Ship) Sailors, or 'Hybrid Sailors' to receive SRB for something other than their rate," he said.

McCann strongly encouraged Sailors to read the entire message and not just the list of changes in paragraph 12.

NAVADMIN 125/07 adjusts award levels for regular component and Reserve component full-time support.

For more information, or to read the NAVADMIN, visit www.npc.navy.mil.

Story by MC2 Trevor Andersen, Navy Personnel Command Communications, Millington, Tenn.