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37 U.S.C. § 331

General bonus authority for enlisted members

United States · Title 37 — PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES · Status: effective

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37 U.S.C. § 331, General bonus authority for enlisted members, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/472382
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The Secretary concerned may pay a bonus under this section to a person, including a member of the armed forces, who— reenlists, voluntarily extends an enlistment, or otherwise agrees to serve— A bonus authorized by subsection (a) may be paid to a person or member only if the person or member agrees under subsection (d)— The Secretary concerned shall determine the amount of a bonus to be paid under this section, except that— To receive a bonus under this section, a person or member determined to be eligible for the bonus shall enter into a written agreement with the Secretary concerned that specifies—

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