U.S. army unit offers re-enlistment bonus: 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto

A U.S. army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they re-enlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.

US Army unit offers soldiers 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI if they re-enlist

A US Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they re-enlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI. Commanders of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, believe free time to indulge in the latest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series – in which players commit carjackings, battle police in shoot-outs and attempt audacious heists – will sway some soldiers to extend their military commitments. The...

By Associated Press

Army unit offers ‘special 4 day pass’ to play Grand Theft Auto VI for reenlisted troops as part of ‘unique incentives program’

At least 20 soldiers have signed up for the bonus off-days—with eligibility tied to serving at least two more years in uniform.

By Russ Bynum, The Associated Press

Sign Up For More Years, Get Days Off To Play GTA VI: US Army Unit's Unique Offer

The commander of one battalion is offering troops who sign up for more years of service four days off for the November 19 launch of the highly anticipated video game.