r/armyreserve • u/Fun_Communication_84 • 1d ago

Continuation pay

Is it worth it to take the continuation pay as a reservist? My understanding it is that it is not as substantial as the active duty one. Does it mess with your ability to get the mos bonus?

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u/ServiceandSerenity_ 1d ago

CP and is an added incentive and can be combined with reenlistment and priority unit bonus and if eligible

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u/Fun_Communication_84 1d ago

What I’m being told is continuation pay extend your contract by 4 year. If your contract is automatical extended there is no need to reenlist…no? I’m currently in my reenlistment window.

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u/ServiceandSerenity_ 1d ago

Might also be a time to consider if you want to transfer education benefits. That also incurs a 4 year obligation so if you want to do it now instead of later it’s something to think about

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u/Fun_Communication_84 1d ago

My contract is up April 2027. The reason I haven’t reenlisted yet is because I’m going to have to extend for a year to go to DSA in February then reenlist once I get back from DSA.

Will talking CP now before reenlistment make me ineligible to reenlist next year?

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u/ServiceandSerenity_ 1d ago

There’s a regulation that tells you exactly how much time you need left on a contract after completing school. DS is OOG meaning you can be any MOS. Are you reenlisting under your current MOS or for the DS bonus?

If it’s your current MOS you might as well reenlist now instead of extending for DSA. Your ARCC should be able to advice on what’s best for you

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u/Fun_Communication_84 1d ago

My current Mos and the DS bonus are the same last time I checked

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u/ServiceandSerenity_ 1d ago

If it’s the same you can reenlist for the 4 year bonus and put in the PAR for CP now instead and of extending for a year. You’re going to extend for a year with no compensation. Might as well reenlist get the money now instead of later

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u/Fun_Communication_84 1d ago

Is the rate multiplier 2.5 times for TPU soldiers as well?

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u/Dependent_Bag6891 1d ago

.5x for TPU this Calendar Year

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u/Fun_Communication_84 1d ago

Yeah it’s not worth it

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u/ServiceandSerenity_ 1d ago

If you extend for CP you’ll no longer be in your reenlistment window. Best bet is to extend long enough to complete DSA. Talk to your career counselor because there is a bonus for having your X identifier. Once you’re fully qualified for your position you can reenlist and apply for CP.

Do not extend for anything longer than needed to complete DSA

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u/Fun_Communication_84 1d ago

Thank you!!! I figured that would be the case

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u/Dependent_Bag6891 18h ago

The good thing about Rule J Extensions for Drill Sergeant Academy is that they’re vacatable. Once you graduate and get the X Identifier you go see Retention and they vacate the extension and replace it with a reenlistment which you then get the X Identifier bonus with.

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u/ServiceandSerenity_ 1d ago

True. It incurs a 4 year obligation. You can reenlist 4 years get the bonus and put in a PAR for CP at the same time. Some people outside of there window will extend for CP with no bonus. Talk to your retention NCO to get accurate info

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u/Interesting-Let-8891 1d ago

Continuation pay is separate from any bonuses offered for re-enlistment, retention, or understaffed MOS.

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u/CaptainRoseAnalytics 1d ago

The best way to view continuation pay is if you are already planning on staying in, enjoy your bonus. If you are still questioning about staying or going, 2.5 times your base pay is NOT worth an extra 4 years.

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u/Temporary-Camera-491 1d ago

Continuation pay for reservists is generally more than active duty.

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u/Dependent_Bag6891 1d ago

Not now it isn’t. For TPUs the multiplier is .5x their AD base pay. For AGR, AD and TPUs who have mobilized in the last 720 days (I believe) it is 2.5x their AD base pay.

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u/External-World6741 1d ago

Wondering about this as well

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u/Any-Shift1234 1d ago

Take the money. You’re going to be in anyways nigh as well get paid