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This bill establishes the Guard Enlistment Enhancement Program (GEEP), a recruitment initiative for the Massachusetts National Guard designed to address the challenges of maintaining a fully staffed and mission-ready military force. Under this program, current service members and National Guard retirees can earn compensation of up to $1,000 for each new recruit they bring into the Massachusetts National Guard during their non-duty hours. The Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard will oversee the program, which aims to leverage the existing network of Soldiers and Airmen to improve recruitment efforts. The bill requires the Massachusetts National Guard to develop and maintain written policies that outline the implementation of GEEP, specifying who is eligible to be a recruiting assistant and how compensation will be awarded. The broader context of this bill is to support the domestic operations of the Massachusetts National Guard and ensure that each military unit is fully manned to the extent permitted by law.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2458