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What regulation covers the Army Retention Program?
What regulation covers the Army Retention Program?
AR 601-280
What benefits would a soldier receive by reenlisting?
What benefits would a soldier receive by reenlisting?
Bonuses, current station stabilization, reclassification, reassignment to preferred duty station
What is a bar (to reenlistment)?
What is a bar (to reenlistment)?
A punitive action that prevents a soldier from reenlisting.
What would you do if your soldier is currently barred from reenlistment but wants to reenlist?
What would you do if your soldier is currently barred from reenlistment but wants to reenlist?
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Who may lift a bar?
Who may lift a bar?
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What are the goals of the Army Retention Program?
What are the goals of the Army Retention Program?
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What is the difference between reenlistment and extension?
What is the difference between reenlistment and extension?
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What is a Retention Control Point (RCP)?
What is a Retention Control Point (RCP)?
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What conditions prevent a soldier from reenlisting?
What conditions prevent a soldier from reenlisting?
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What is the Career Status Program?
What is the Career Status Program?
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Study Notes
Army Retention Program Overview
- Regulation covering the Army Retention Program: AR 601-280.
Reenlistment Benefits
- Bonuses: Current MILPER (24JAN2023) outlines Tier 7 bonuses for SPC and below, and Tier 5 for SGT-SFC; minimum reenlistment of 3 years required for SRB bonus.
- Additional benefits include current station stabilization, reclassification, and reassignment to preferred duty stations.
Bar to Reenlistment
- A bar is a punitive measure preventing a soldier from reenlisting, aimed at motivating them to correct deficiencies.
- The battalion commander (CO CDR) reviews the bar at 3-month intervals, with further reviews before PCS/ETS.
- Only the original approving commander or a higher authority can lift the bar.
Addressing Bar to Reenlistment
- If a soldier wants to reenlist while barred, consult with the CO CDR to understand the reasons for the bar and steps to lift it.
Lifting a Bar
- A bar can be lifted by the commander who approved it or a higher-level commander.
Army Retention Program Goals
- Aim to reenlist highly qualified soldiers for the long term.
- Enlist or assign soldiers transitioning from Regular Army (RA) to Reserve Component (RC).
- Focus on retaining soldiers with critical skills in essential locations.
- Support programs like ROTC and Green to Gold.
Reenlistment vs. Extension
- Reenlistment: Signing a new contract.
- Extension: Serving additional time under the existing contract.
Retention Control Point (RCP)
- Ineligibility for reenlistment is determined by a soldier’s years of active service at their current rank.
- RCPs: PFC = 5 years, SPC = 8 years, SGT = 14 years, SSG = 20 years.
Conditions Preventing Reenlistment
- A soldier cannot reenlist if they have a bar, are enrolled in ASAP, are in ABCP with unsatisfactory progress, or exceed their RCP.
Career Status Program
- Soldiers ranked E-6 and above, with at least 10 years active service, have no specified ETS date and instead reenlist for an "indefinite term" until retirement or reaching RCP.
- Soldiers can still apply for "voluntary separation" as outlined in AR 635-200.
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Test your knowledge about the Army Retention Program with these flashcards based on AR 601-280. This quiz covers the essential regulations and benefits associated with reenlistment for soldiers. Perfect for understanding key retention policies and bonuses.
