Thanks! Does that mean 30k for each extra year that you initially commit to or is it a year by year thing? (i.e. at the end of your obligation, do you commit for 5 or 6 more years and get 30k x 5 or 6 years or do you just commit to one more year and get 30k every time you do that?)
Yes, you have to sign a contract to remain on active duty to get the maximum amount. There is also an annual bonus given to a nuclear trained officer who meets the requirements I mentioned above that does not sign a contract, but it is significantly less.
Contract shown below
Date
From: Name, USN, XXX-XX-1234/DESIG (last 4 of SSN only)
To: Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-42)
Via: Commanding Officer, USS X
Subj: REQUEST FOR NUCLEAR OFFICER CONTINUATION PAY
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 7220.11B
(b) 37 United States Code 312
1. I have read and understand the provisions of reference (a) including all provisions relating to termination of payments to be made under this agreement and the circumstances under which recoupment by the government of sums paid may be required, to which I agree. I hereby apply for the special pay authorized by reference (b).
2. Contingent upon acceptance of my application for this special pay, I agree not to tender a resignation for a period of 3 (or 4 or 5) years beyond my existing service obligation, or for a period of 3 (or 4 or 5) years beyond the date of acceptance of this request, whichever is later. I understand that, upon acceptance, this application is binding, and that thereupon I shall be eligible to receive $30,000 per year of this agreement in special pay, as described in reference (a).
3. I hereby elect payment in 3 (or 4 or 5) equal installments.
4. For questions regarding this contract, I can be contacted at XXX-XXX-XXXX or (email address).
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