- 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.
(AR 601-280 Jan 2006 / 5-1 / PDF 33)
- What is the minimum number of years that a soldier must reenlist for to be eligible for an SRB?
. . . Three years.
(AR 601-280 Jan 2006 / 5-5 / PDF 34)
- 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 Reenlistment?
. . . Any commander in the soldier’s chain of command.
- Who is the final approving authority for a Bar to Reenlistment?
. . . A 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.
