ARMY RETENTION PROGRAM Flashcards

1
Q

What regulation covers the Army retention program

A

AR601- 280

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2
Q

What are some reasons that a soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment

A

If a soldier is barred or flagged and if a soldier is enrolled in ASAP

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3
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What is an SRB

A

Soldier reenlistment bonus

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4
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What is the minimum number of years soldiers? must reenlist to be eligible for an SRB

A

Three years

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5
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Can a soldier request separation if a bar to continue service is imposed?

A

no

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6
Q

Describe a bar to continue service

A

Administrative action initiated by the commander to prevent a substandard soldier from reenlisting or reentering the service

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7
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A bar to continue service is reviewed how often

A

Every 90 or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS

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8
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Who is the final approving authority for a bar to continue service

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A commander who is one approval level higher than the commanding authority

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9
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Soldiers SGM and below who have not been reenlisted under the NCO career status program are required to receive retention interviews. when are they done?

A

Career counselor 30 days from arrival to unit 13 to 15 months before ETS, 4 months before ETS

Unit commanders 90 days from arrival to unit 15 is 16 months prior to ETS

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10
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Who may lift a bar

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The same authority that approved the bar may lift it in a written recommendation by the unit commander

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11
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What is a RCP

A

Retention control point

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12
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What is a retention control point?

A

The maximum amount of time a soldier can serve at each rank before mandatory separation

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13
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What are the reenlistment options that soldiers may select when choosing to reenlist

A

E1 regular army reenlistment options
E2 current union stabilization Reenlistment options
E3 army training reenlistment options
E4 overseas assignment reenlistment options
E5 Conus Station of choice reenlistment options

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