To be eligible for Zone B Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB), how many years of active duty must a member have completed?

To qualify for Zone B of the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB), a service member must have completed a minimum of six years of active duty. This eligibility criterion is designed to encourage experienced personnel to continue their service beyond their initial commitment. The SRB program aims to retain skilled and knowledgeable members, especially in critical rates and specialties where retention is essential for maintaining operational readiness.

In this context, the relationship between the length of service and eligibility for the bonus is significant. The requirement of six years indicates that the services highly value the experience and investment made in training a member to that point, and they want to incentivize them to maintain their commitment.