DA FORM 5261-7 – Selected Reserve Incentive Program – Officer Affliation Bonus

DAFORMS.NETDA FORM 5261-7 – Selected Reserve Incentive Program – Officer Affliation Bonus – The United States Armed Forces Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) is a great opportunity for officers to receive bonuses for maintaining their reserve affiliation. The program offers incentives in exchange for an officer’s commitment to serve in the Reserves or National Guard. The DA FORM 5261-7 is a form needed to be filled out by officers applying for the Officer Affiliation Bonus under SRIP.

Download DA FORM 5261-7 – Selected Reserve Incentive Program – Officer Affliation Bonus

Form Number DA FORM 5261-7
Form Title Selected Reserve Incentive Program – Officer Affliation Bonus
Published 06/01/2016
Prescribing Pub AR 601-210
File Size 54 KB

What is a DA FORM 5261-7?

The Officer Affiliation Bonus (OAB) is an incentive program established by the U.S. Department of Defense for officers in the Selected Reserve. The OAB provides a monetary bonus to officers who have completed both their initial active duty for training and their subsequent period of obligated service in the Selected Reserve. This program is authorized by DA Form 5261-7, which outlines eligibility requirements, payment amounts, and other important information regarding the OAB.

Where Can I Find a DA FORM 5261-7?

The Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) is an important part of the United States Armed Forces’ recruitment and retention efforts. Offered to reserve officers, this program provides monetary incentives for those who choose to make long-term commitments to the military. One component of SRIP is the Officer Affiliation Bonus, which is detailed in DA Form 5261-7. In this article, we will discuss the specifics of this bonus and how it can benefit reserve officers.

DA FORM 5261-7 – Selected Reserve Incentive Program – Officer Affliation Bonus

The Department of the Army has one of the most comprehensive incentive programs in the military – the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP). One part of this program is the Officer Affiliation Bonus which requires completion of DA Form 5261-7. This form provides members of the Army Reserves and National Guard information on eligibility and payment amounts for a bonus if they successfully complete their initial active duty training.

DA FORM 5261-7 – Example

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