Description

Assignment to training or duty to the needs of the Army

Reenlistment Period

Qualified Soldiers may reenlist for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years, regardless of grade or amount of service completed. Assignment to training or duty to the needs of the Army. Soldiers in the rank of SSG or higher who have 10 or more years AFS on the date of discharge will be restricted to an indefinite term of reenlistment, unless prohibited by other provisions of this regulation.

Prerequisites

Meet basic eligibility criteria and reenlist in the timeframe prescribed in chapter 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).

Description

Guarantees a 12 month period of stabilization.

Reenlistment Period

Initial term and mid career Soldiers, Career Soldiers with 10 or less years of AFS on date of discharge, who are SSG or below may reenlist for 3, 4, 5, or 6 years. As an exception, Soldiers in Korea or deployed are authorized to reenlist for 2 years.

Prerequisites

Meet basic eligibility criteria and reenlist in the time frame prescribed in chapter 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s). Soldiers reenlisting for this option must be serving in a valid position. Soldiers within 6 months of ETS, DEROS, or life cycle e-date must request an exception to policy through RMB.

Description

Guarantees to qualified Soldiers:

1. Attendance at an available service school of choice for PMOS, SQI, ASI or language training. (Change MOS)
2. Airborne training for Soldiers possessing a PMOS listed in applicable RETAIN message for award of SQI 'P'

Reenlistment Period

Qualified Soldiers, SSG and below, with less than 10 years of AFS on date of discharge may reenlist for 4, 5, or 6 or years. Subsequent extension is required if the reenlistment term does not meet or exceed the service remaining requirement for the specific school/training as required by DA Pam 351-4. As an exception, Soldiers requesting retraining into CMF 11, 13, 19, or 21 are authorized to reenlist for a minimum of 3 years.

Prerequisites

1. Must meet eligibility criteria and reenlist in the time frame prescribed in chapter 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).
2. Possess a physical profile equal to or higher than (all factors) the physical profile for the desired MOS per DA PAM 611-21.
3. Career Counselors must ensure that Soldiers reenlisting for E-3 meet all prerequisites IAW the RETAIN MINQUALS, DA Pam 611-21, and the ATRRS course catalog.
4. In a pay grade that does not exceed the authorized pay grade for the requested three-character MOS per DA PAM 611-21.
5. Possess required security clearances before departing the losing installation. If the required security clearance is not awarded, the Soldier will not depart the losing installation. Notify CG, HRC, ATTN: AHRC-EPF-R-R, immediately and they will issue further instructions. Failure to qualify for required clearances is cause for cancellation of the option, even if discovered after the Soldier's reenlistment. (In cases where the selected training requires a higher security clearance than the Soldier holds, caution must be used when requesting a class start date to ensure sufficient time to secure the required clearance prior to the Soldier's departure from the losing installation.) There is a web site to check the status of your soldiers who have requested security clearances for MOS training prior to departing for training: Go here, click EPSQ, click EPSQ Receipts System, accept the terms, click 1. EPSQ Receipt System, click EPSQ Receipt System again, enter the SSN of the soldier/soldiers you are working.
6. Meet any other special requirements for the school course selected.
7. Soldiers requesting airborne training must also meet requirements of AR 614-200, chapter 5, and currently possess, or request training in, an airborne-shortage MOS.
8. Soldiers who possess an overage MOS and desire airborne training, may request retraining in one of the MOSs listed in the appropriate RETAIN message. Soldiers desiring retraining into a MOS that is an airborne-shortage MOS but is over-strength worldwide, must complete a statement acknowledging the requirement to remain on jump status at least 24 months after completion of airborne training or be reclassified and reassigned according to the needs of the Army.
9. Soldiers requesting retraining in conjunction with assignment to an airborne unit must successfully complete airborne training before attending the MOS producing school course.

Initial Term Soldiers serving in an over strength (N/Y), balanced (N/N), or under strength (Y/N) MOS inside the reenlistment window. Soldiers must have a minimum of 12 months time on station before departing the installation. Mid-Career Soldiers serving in an over strength (N/Y) MOS inside the reenlistment window. As an exception, Soldiers serving in a balanced (N/N) MOS inside the reenlistment window may request an exception to policy through RMB. Soldiers must have a minimum of 24 months time on station before departing the installation. Career Soldiers with 10 or less years of AFS on date of discharge serving in a balanced (N/N) MOS inside the reenlistment window may request an exception to policy through RMB. Soldiers must have a minimum of 24 months time on station before departing the installation.

Description

Guarantees assignment to one of the following overseas areas of choice:

• Korea
• Pacific area, long tour
• Pacific area, short tour
• Alaska
• Caribbean area
• Europe
• Hawaii

Assignment guarantee is 24 months or 12 months from date of arrival of dependents in long-tour areas, whichever occurs later.

Reenlistment Period

Initial or mid career Soldiers, Career Soldiers with 10 or less years of AFS on date of discharge, who are SSG or below may reenlist for 3, 4, 5, or 6 years. Minimum of 4 years for long tour areas and minimum of 3 years for short tour areas.

Prerequsities

1. Meet basic eligibility criteria and reenlist in the time-frame prescribed in chapter 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).
2. Qualify as a volunteer for overseas service according to AR 614-30.
3. Soldiers must be within 12 months of their date available to move (DEROS, LCM end date, SMTYM, or AEA end date).

Initial Term Soldiers serving in a balanced (N/N) or under strength (Y/N) MOS inside the reenlistment window. Soldiers must have a minimum of 12 months time on station before departing the installation. Mid-Career Soldiers serving in a balanced (N/N) or under strength (Y/N) MOS inside the reenlistment window. Soldiers must have a minimum of 24 months time on station before departing the installation. Career Soldiers with 10 or less years of AFS on date of discharge. Soldiers must have a minimum of 24 months time on station before departing the installation.

Description

This option guarantees assignment for at least 12 months at the CONUS station of choice for Soldiers reenlisting for 3, 4, 5, or 6 year periods. This option is available to both CONUS and OCONUS Soldiers.

Reenlistment Period

Initial or mid career Soldiers, (Policy Message 07-02) Career Soldiers with 10 or less years of AFS on date of discharge, who are SSG or below, may reenlist for 3, 4, 5, or 6 years. Minimum of 4 years. As an exception Soldier may reenlist for a minimum of 3 years if they have less than 12 months from contractual ETS.

Prerequsities

1. Meet basic eligibility criteria prescribed in chapter 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).
2. A requirement for the Soldier's PMOS must exist at the CONUS station of choice for which applying.
3. Have no assignment limitations that would preclude assignment to the station of choice.
4. Other prerequisites as announced by HRC over the RETAIN system.
5. Soldiers must be within 12 months of their date available to move (DEROS, LCM end date, SMTYM, or AEA end date).
6. Initial Term Soldiers serving in a balanced (N/N) or under strength (Y/N) MOS inside the reenlistment window.
7. Soldiers must have a minimum of 12 months time on station before departing the installation.
8. Mid-Career Soldiers serving in a balanced (N/N) or under strength (Y/N) MOS inside the reenlistment window. Soldiers must have a minimum of 24 months time on station before departing the installation.
9. Career Soldiers with 10 or less years of AFS on date of discharge. Soldiers must have a minimum of 24 months time on station before departing the installation.

1. The period of stabilization will commence upon arrival at the new duty station. If the Soldier is subsequently placed on TDY in excess of 30 consecutive days, the period of stabilization will be extended by that number of days in excess of the consecutive 30 day period unless stabilization is waived by the Soldier concerned.
2. If ARMY G1 determines that, to meet the operational needs of the Army, the unit must be deployed, relocated, transferred, or reassigned from the installation of choice, the reenlistee will deploy with the unit. There will be no grounds for a broken reenlistment commitment.
3. If the Soldier's rank or PMOS change before reassignment, the Soldier may be ineligible for the assignment for which reenlisting and may be assigned according to the needs of the Army.
4. If the guaranteed station of choice is inactivated and transfer of the Soldier is necessary before completion of the 12-month stabilization, the Soldier will be given his or her choice of assignment to any other station in the major command to which assigned if a vacancy in rank and PMOS exists. If this is not possible, reassignment will be according to the needs of the Army.
5. If the guaranteed station is re-designated, relocated, transferred, or deployed, the Soldier will remain assigned to the station and will be moved as part of the station.
6. No promises can be made that assignment will be to a specific unit within the station. Any promises, either oral or in writing, indicating a specific unit, will be considered void.
7. The station includes the installation, and any other location in close proximity, for which the installation has requisitioning authority (that is, Fort Eustis and Fort Story, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield). Even though these cases are not considered unfulfilled, every effort should be taken to assign the Soldier to the actual contracted location.
8. If the Soldier's rank or PMOS change before reassignment, the Soldier may be reassigned according to current qualifications and the needs of the Army.