US Army confirms it’s offering 4 days to play GTA 6 to soldiers who reenlist for at least 2 years
The US Army’s 3rd Infantry Division has confirmed it is offering four-day passes in November to soldiers who reenlist for at least two years, allowing them to take time off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 when the game launches. The incentive, outlined in a memo dated July 28, 2026, applies to any service member who signs a reenlistment contract between August 1 and November 14, 2026. The special pass is explicitly tied to GTA 6’s highly anticipated release date.
According to reporting, this type of gaming-focused recruitment incentive is not unusual for military branches, which have previously used popular entertainment and recreational opportunities to encourage reenlistment. The move reflects evolving military recruitment strategies that acknowledge soldier interests in contemporary gaming culture. Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated games in recent memory, making it an attractive reenlistment incentive for gaming-interested personnel.
The Special Reenlistment Incentive memo came to light through the US Army WTF! Moments Instagram account, a popular source for unusual military news and information. While unconventional to outside observers, the military’s use of entertainment incentives as part of recruitment packages remains a standard practice within armed forces human resources strategy.