CRITICALLY SHORT WARTIME ACCESSION BONUS (CSWAB) NURSE CORPS AND SPECIALTIES AB FY 2026 Effective October 1, 2025
DoD FMR Volume 7A Chapter 5
The following amounts are the maximum allowed by the Department of Defense.
For
service specific amounts consult with your service personnel office.
Bolded information reflects changes.
| NURSE |
3-Year Obligation in $ |
4-Year Obligation in $ |
| Any Specialty |
30,000 |
50,000 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
Not Applicable (N/A) |
250,000 |
| Critical Care Nursing |
N/A |
100,000 |
| Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
N/A |
120,000 |
| Obstetrics/Gynecology Nursing |
N/A |
40,000 |
| SPECIALTY AB |
3-Year Obligation in $ |
4-Year Obligation in $ |
| Dietician |
N/A |
30,000 |
| Medical Lab Technologist |
N/A |
30,000 |
| Occupational Therapy |
N/A |
30,000 |
| Optometrists |
20,000 |
30,000 |
| Pharmacist |
N/A |
30,000 |
| Physical Therapist |
N/A |
30,000 |
| Physician Assistant |
37,500 |
60,000 |
| Public Health Officer (Air Force) |
22,500 |
40,000 |
| Social Worker |
18,750 |
30,000 |
| Veterinary Officer |
N/A |
20,000 |
Page posted October 22, 2025