Thanks for answering this question. Is the answer the same for the Active Duty Green to Gold Program? I don't get how the two rules, the memorandum in Appendix I of the G2G application and AR 601-280, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13c can be reconciled.

The AR states:

"Recoupment of an unearned bonus is not required if the Soldier is separated to permit acceptance of a commission or warrant appointment or to enter a program leading to a commission or warrant appointment. Entitlement to additional unpaid bonus is suspended and will terminate upon commissioning or appointment."

On the other hand, Appendix I, paragraph 3 of the application here http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/g2g_ado_application_10-06.pdf states:

"3. I understand that if I have received an Enlistment bonus or Selective Reenlistment bonus, I must give the end date of the bonus and will add the following statement: “I understand that if selected for this training I will refund the percentage of the bonus equal to the percentage of obligated service I will not perform in the specified MOS. My eligibility for bonus pay ceases on the date I depart my current duty station.”

So how does it work? Does the Reg "trump" the memorandum or is it a technicality due to the lump sum payment, which means there is no "end date" to the bonus, since it has already been paid in full?

If you could help me answer this I'd really appreciate it.