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