Army unit offers 96-hour Grand Theft Auto binge as incentive for reenlisting
Eligible soldiers who reenlist for at least two years can get a 96-hour pass, and 20 of 130 have already signed up, officials said.
- Soldiers in the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia, can receive a four-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI if they sign a reenlistment contract between August 1 and November 14, 2026.
- To reach fiscal year 2027 reenlistment goals, the battalion developed this program with a new career counselor who proposed the creative incentive. Lieutenant Angel Tomko, a 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson, confirmed the memorandum on Wednesday.
- Twenty of the 130 eligible soldiers have already chosen this incentive, which the official memorandum states is 'specifically designated to coincide' with the video game's release.
- Though currently limited to this battalion, the Army indicated the incentive could expand as the military seeks creative retention methods. The program reflects broader efforts to engage soldiers in reenlistment decisions.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attributes stable recruitment to his 'warrior ethos' overhaul, yet the military faces ongoing challenges retaining personnel amid regional conflicts and reported morale concerns.
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