ARMY RETENTION PROGRAM Flashcards
What regulation covers the Army retention program
AR601- 280
What are some reasons that a soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment
If a soldier is barred or flagged and if a soldier is enrolled in ASAP
What is an SRB
Soldier reenlistment bonus
What is the minimum number of years soldiers? must reenlist to be eligible for an SRB
Three years
Can a soldier request separation if a bar to continue service is imposed?
no
Describe a bar to continue service
Administrative action initiated by the commander to prevent a substandard soldier from reenlisting or reentering the service
A bar to continue service is reviewed how often
Every 90 or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS
Who is the final approving authority for a bar to continue service
A commander who is one approval level higher than the commanding authority
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?
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
Who may lift a bar
The same authority that approved the bar may lift it in a written recommendation by the unit commander
What is a RCP
Retention control point
What is a retention control point?
The maximum amount of time a soldier can serve at each rank before mandatory separation
What are the reenlistment options that soldiers may select when choosing to reenlist
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
