What incentive can help encourage sailors to re-enlist?

A Selective Re-enlistment Bonus is an effective incentive designed to encourage sailors to re-enlist in the Navy. This bonus provides a significant financial reward that is contingent upon re-enlisting for a certain period or in a critical skill area where personnel shortages exist. The financial motivation can make re-enlistment a more attractive option for sailors who might otherwise consider leaving the service, particularly if they weigh the benefits of continued military service against potential opportunities available in the civilian sector.

All the other options may play supportive roles in retaining personnel, such as acknowledging long service or providing desirable duty locations, but they do not directly offer the same financial incentive as the Selective Re-enlistment Bonus.