Army Unit Offers 4-Day Pass to Play GTA VI As Reenlistment Incentive
A U.S. Army battalion at Fort Stewart is offering soldiers a four-day pass timed to the release of Grand Theft Auto VI if they reenlist for at least two years. The program is limited to one unit for now, but it fits the Army's broader effort to appeal to gamers as a recruiting and retention pool. CBS News reports: Twenty soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia in the Army's 9th Brigade Engineering…
A U.S. Army battalion at Fort Stewart is granting soldiers a four-day pass to coincide with the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive for reenlistment. The program is currently being implemented by one unit, but aligns with the Army's strategy to attract gamers as potential recruits and retain existing personnel.
According to CBS News, 20 soldiers from the 9th Brigade Engineering Battalion, part of the 3rd Infantry Division, have already taken advantage of this incentive during their reenlistment. Lt. Col. Angel Tomko, a spokesperson for the 3rd Infantry Division, stated that the command team collaborated with a career counselor to create a distinctive incentive that resonates with soldiers' interests.
The Army memo, which has been widely circulated online, indicates that any soldier who signs a reenlistment contract between August 1, 2026, and November 14 will be eligible for a special four-day pass specifically timed to the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6). Approximately 130 soldiers are currently eligible for this incentive, with the requirement of reenlisting for a minimum of two years and a maximum of six years.
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