Army Retention Program AR 601-280; Subordinate's Decision to Re-enlist

What Army Regulation covers the Army Retention Program?

AR 601-280

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

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

What is an SRB?

Selective Reenlistment Bonus

What is the minimum number of years that a soldier must reenlist for to be eligible for an SRB?

Three years

Can a Soldier request separation if a bar to reenlistment is imposed?

no

Describe a Bar to Reenlistment.

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

A Bar to Reenlistment is reviewed how often?

Every three months or 30 days prior to PCS / ETS

who can initiate a Bar to continued service?

The Soldier's Commander

Who is the final approving authority for a Bar to Reenlistment?

Commander who is one approval level higher than the commanding authority

Soldiers SGM and below who have not reenlisted under the indefinite reenlistment program are required to receive Retention Interviews. When are they done?

Career Counselor: 30 days from arrival to unit

Unit Commander 90 days from arrival

Unit Commander 15-16 months prior to ETS

Career Counselor 13-14 months prior to ETS

Career Counselor 4 months prior to ETS

Reserve Component Career counselor 90-120 days prior to ETS

Who may lift a Bar?

The same authority that approved the Bar may lift it with a written recommendation by the unit Commander