For what it's worth:
Signed: 20100430
Ship: 20100914
Took the CLRP and got a High Grad Bonus (60+ Semester Credits) of $2k
While I agree that one would be stupid, foolhardy, or possibly scheming something to sign 18X based on the bonus, it is nice to know what Uncle Sugar is offering these days. Wouldn't want to miss out on free money and all
When I was at MEPS, the MEPS Counselor almost put through my papers without the $2k. He didn't know it was there to give. My recruiter had told me about it though so I asked him to look and sure enough... bonus money.
Hope that helps,
-Pete