CHAPTER Mavs 300  ENLISTMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

 

Statutory Authority:  RSA 110-B

 

PART Mavs 301  PURPOSE AND SCOPE

 

        Mavs 301.01  Purpose and Scope.  This rule implements the requirements identified in the national guard enlistment incentive program as authorized by RSA110-B: 60-62, national guard enlistment incentive program.  The program authorizes a cash incentive up to $500 to any current member of the New Hampshire national guard in the pay grades of E-1 to O-3, or any former member of the New Hampshire national guard, for any new or prior service referral that successfully enlists in the New Hampshire national guard. 

 

Source.  #13459-B, eff 10-14-22

 

PART Mavs 302  DEFINITIONS

 

        Mavs 302.01  Terms.

 

        (a)  “Enlistment assistant” means an individual who refers an enlistee that ships to initial entry training or completes the first multiple unit training assembly (MUTA).

 

        (b)  “Enlistment incentive criteria” means the criterion that apply to qualified enlistment benefits.

 

        (c)  “Enlistment incentive program manager” means a member of the New Hampshire national guard designated by the adjutant general who is charged with overseeing implementation and operation of the New Hampshire national guard enlistment incentive program.

 

        (d)  “Initial entry training” means basic and advanced individual training required for entry-level positions in the national guard. For the New Hampshire army national guard, the term includes basic combat training, advanced individual training, one station unit training, air force basic, or air force technical school.

 

        (e)  “Inter-service transfer” means any service member who joins the national guard from a non-national guard branch of the U.S. Department of the Defense, such as active duty army, army reserves, active duty air force, air force reserves, navy, or marine corps. The term includes in-service recruit.

 

        (f)  “Interstate transfer” means any currently servicing national guardsman who serves with a different state national guard.

 

        (g)  “Multiple unit training assembly (MUTA)” means a weekend period of service with the national guard, colloquially referred to as a drill weekend.

 

        (h)  “Non-prior service enlistee” means enlistees who have not previously served in any branch of service.

 

        (i)  “Prior service enlistee” means enlistees into the New Hampshire national guard who previously served in any branch of service, but no longer have a military service obligation.

 

Source.  #13459-B, eff 10-14-22

 

PART Mavs 303  RESPONSIBILITIES

 

        Mavs 303.01  Responsibilities. 

 

        (a)  The adjutant general shall supervise the execution of the national guard enlistment incentive program.

 

        (b)  The adjutant general shall:

 

(1)  Delegate program management to New Hampshire army national guard and New Hampshire air national guard; and

 

(2)  Appoint enlistment incentive program managers.

 

        (c)  Enlistment incentive program manager(s) shall:

 

(1)  Ensure resources and systems shall be in place to administer program;

 

(2)  Certify enlistment incentive payments; and

 

(3)  Monitor program effectiveness.

 

        (d)  The department shall process certified enlistment incentive payments.

 

Source.  #13459-B, eff 10-14-22

 

PART Mavs 304  ENLISTMENT INCENTIVE CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY

 

        Mavs 304.01  Criteria.

 

        (a)  Enlistment assistants who refer a non-prior service, prior service, interstate transfer, or inter-service transfer enlistee, shall be eligible to apply for a $500 incentive payment.

 

        (b)  Incentive payments shall be made when the enlistee ships to basic combat training for non-prior service enlistees. 

 

        (c)  Incentive payments shall be made upon the enlistee completing the first MUTA at the enlistee’s assigned unit for prior service enlistees, interstate transfers, and inter-service transfers.

 

        (d)  Pay grade of the enlistment assistant shall be determined at the time of the referral.

 

Source.  #13459-B, eff 10-14-22

 

        Mavs 304.02  Eligibility.

 

        (a)  The following categories of personnel shall be eligible to receive incentive payments as enlistment assistants:       

 

(1)  A current traditional or mobilization day or active guard reserve soldier or airman assigned to the New Hampshire national guard in the pay grades of E-1 to O-3; or

 

(2)  A former traditional or mobilization day or active guard reserve soldier or airman previously assigned to the New Hampshire national guard, regardless of pay grade at the time of their separation from New Hampshire national guard service.

 

        (b)  The following categories of personnel shall not be eligible to receive incentive payments:

 

(1)  New Hampshire national guard soldiers and airmen, who are currently assigned or attached, or have been assigned or attached in the previous 6 months, to either the New Hampshire air national guard recruiting and retention section or the New Hampshire army national guard recruiting and retention battalion;

 

(2)  Current federal or civilian employees of New Hampshire air national guard recruiting and retention section and New Hampshire army national guard recruiting and retention battalion; or

 

(3)  Contractor employers and contractor employees for the New Hampshire air national guard recruiting and retention section and New Hampshire army national guard recruiting and retention battalion.

 

Source.  #13459-B, eff 10-14-22

 

PART Mavs 305 NEW HAMPSHIRE NATIONAL GUARD ENLISTMENT INCENTIVE FUND CERTIFICATION FORM

 

        Mavs 305.01  Certification. 

 

        (a)  The enlistment incentive program manager shall supply on the “New Hampshire National Guard Enlistment Incentive Fund Certification” form the following information:

 

(1)  The name, current mailing address, rank, and status, including “army guard, air guard, or former member or retiree,” of the enlistment assistant eligible for the incentive payment;

 

(2)  The name and current mailing address of the enlistee;

 

(3)  The date the enlistee shipped to initial entry training for non-prior service enlistees; and

 

(4)  The date the enlistee completed the first MUTA for prior service enlistees.

 

        (b)  The enlistment incentive program manager shall supply proof of current or former service in New Hampshire air national guard or New Hampshire army national guard of the enlistment assistant with one of the following:

 

(1)  Signed unit memorandum verifying military service in NH National Guard; or

 

(2)  National guard report of separation and record of service” NGB Form 22.”

 

        (c)  The enlistment incentive program manager shall supply a copy of the Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 of the enlistment assistant. 

 

        (d)  The enlistment incentive program manager shall:

 

(1)  Sign and date the form; 

 

(2)  Certify by the individual’s signature that the information on the form is true and correct to the best of the individual’s knowledge, and that the  enlistment assistant is entitled to receive $500.00 in accordance with RSA 110-B:60-62 subject to penalty for making unsworn false statements under RSA 641:3; and

 

(3)  Deliver the completed form and substantiating documents to:

 

Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services

4 Pembroke Road

Concord, NH 03301

 

Source.  #13459-B, eff 10-14-22

 

PART Mavs 306  LIMITATIONS

 

        Mavs 306.01  Limitations.  Incentive awards and operations shall be subject to the availability of program funds.

 

Source.  #13459-B, eff 10-14-22

 

 

Appendix A:  State Statutes Implemented

 

Rule

State Statute Implemented

Mavs 301.01 – Mavs 302.01

RSA 110-B:60; RSA 110-B:61; RSA 110 B-62

Mavs 303.01

RSA 110-B:62

Mavs 304.01 – Mavs 306.01

RSA 110-B:60; RSA 110-B:61; RSA 110 B-62