U.S. Army unit offers 96-hour pass to play GTA VI for reenlistment
The 9th Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering soldiers a 96-hour pass coinciding with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as a reenlistment incentive. Eligible soldiers who reenlist for at least two years by November 14 receive the four-day off to play the game. So far, 20 of 130 eligible soldiers have accepted. The unconventional perk comes as the Army ties traditional cash bonuses to fitness and job performance.
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Army Unit Offers 4-Day Pass to Play Grand Theft Auto VI for Reenlisted Troops
A U.S. Army unit has introduced a unique incentives program offering a special four-day pass to play the video game Grand Theft Auto VI for troops who reenlist. At least 20 soldiers have signed up for the bonus off-days, with eligibility requiring them to serve at least two more years in uniform. The program aims to boost retention rates by appealing to soldiers' interests in popular culture.
Army battalion in Georgia offers 4 days of GTA 6 play as reenlistment incentive
A U.S. Army battalion stationed in Georgia is offering soldiers four days of paid leave to play the upcoming video game Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) as a reenlistment incentive. The unusual perk is aimed at boosting retention rates within the unit, leveraging the high anticipation for the game's release. The offer is part of broader efforts by the military to attract and retain personnel through creative benefits. The battalion's initiative has garnered attention for its unconventional approach to addressing recruitment and retention challenges.
Army unit offers 96-hour Grand Theft Auto binge as incentive for reenlisting
The 9th Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass coinciding with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as a reenlistment incentive. Soldiers who reenlist for at least two years by November 14 will be authorized 96 hours off to play the highly anticipated game. The memorandum, signed by battalion commander Lt. Col. Ryan D. Hodgson, was confirmed authentic by Army officials. So far, 20 out of 130 eligible soldiers have taken the offer. The unconventional incentive comes as the Army becomes more selective with traditional cash bonuses, tying them to physical fitness and job proficiency. The pass cannot be combined with other leave to exceed four days.
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Army unit offers 96-hour Grand Theft Auto binge as incentive for reenlisting
The 9th Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering a four-day pass coinciding with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive for soldiers to reenlist. The memorandum, signed by Lt. Col. Ryan D. Hodgson, was confirmed authentic by an Army official. To qualify, soldiers must reenlist for at least two years by November 14. So far, 20 out of 130 eligible soldiers have taken the offer. The pass cannot be combined with other leave to exceed four days. This unconventional incentive comes as the Army becomes more selective with traditional reenlistment bonuses, tying them to physical fitness and job proficiency.
Army unit offers 96-hour Grand Theft Auto binge as incentive for reenlisting
The 9th Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering soldiers a 96-hour pass coinciding with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as a reenlistment incentive. Eligible soldiers who reenlist for at least two years by November 14 will receive the four-day pass to play the highly anticipated game. The memorandum, signed by battalion commander Lt. Col. Ryan D. Hodgson, was confirmed authentic by Army officials. So far, 20 out of 130 eligible soldiers have taken the offer. The unconventional incentive comes as the Army becomes more selective with traditional cash bonuses, tying them to physical fitness and job proficiency. The pass cannot be combined with other leave to exceed four days.
Army unit offers 96-hour Grand Theft Auto binge as incentive for reenlisting
The 9th Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering eligible soldiers a four-day pass coinciding with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as a reenlistment incentive. Soldiers who reenlist for at least two years by November 14 will be authorized 96 hours off to play the highly anticipated game. The unit's commander, Lt. Col. Ryan D. Hodgson, signed the memorandum, which was confirmed as authentic by an Army official. So far, 20 out of 130 eligible soldiers have taken the offer. The unconventional incentive comes as the Army becomes more selective with traditional cash bonuses, tying them to physical fitness and job proficiency.