Army Retention Program: AR 601-280 Test with Answers Rated A
The same authority that approved the Bar may lift with a
Who may lift a Bar?
written recommendation by the unit Commander
Who determines qualifications fur retention in the U.S.
SECARMY
Army?
-Reenlist, on a long term basis, a suflcient number of
highly qualified soldiers to support end strength and
readiness requirements
-Enlist, or transfer and assign suflcient number of highly
qualified soldiers who are separating from RA into RC
units
What are the goals of the Army Retention Programs?
-Achieve and maintain Army force realignment through
the retention, transfer, or enlistment of highly qualified
soldiers in critical skills and locations
-Support special programs such as the United States Mil-
itary Academy Preparatory School, Reserve Oflcers Train-
ing Corps, and Green to Gold
DA form 3340 Request for Reenlistment or Extension
DA form 1695 Oath of Extension of Enlistment
DA form 5689 Oath of Reenlistment
What is the RCP for SSG? 20 years for both promotable and non-promotable
Can a 20 year SPC/CPL retire in the Army? No; SPC/CPL have a RCP of 8 years
Enlisted Members: Retention after 18 years of service but
What does Title 10 of USC Section 1176 cover?
less than 20 years
Only those who have maintained a record of acceptable
What is the DA policy regarding Army Retention? performance will be ottered the privilege of reenlisting
into the Army or transferring or enlisting into the RC.
What article of the UCMJ should all soldiers in the Reen-
Article 84
listment process be aware of?
What does article 84 state? 1/3
The same authority that approved the Bar may lift with a
Who may lift a Bar?
written recommendation by the unit Commander
Who determines qualifications fur retention in the U.S.
SECARMY
Army?
-Reenlist, on a long term basis, a suflcient number of
highly qualified soldiers to support end strength and
readiness requirements
-Enlist, or transfer and assign suflcient number of highly
qualified soldiers who are separating from RA into RC
units
What are the goals of the Army Retention Programs?
-Achieve and maintain Army force realignment through
the retention, transfer, or enlistment of highly qualified
soldiers in critical skills and locations
-Support special programs such as the United States Mil-
itary Academy Preparatory School, Reserve Oflcers Train-
ing Corps, and Green to Gold
DA form 3340 Request for Reenlistment or Extension
DA form 1695 Oath of Extension of Enlistment
DA form 5689 Oath of Reenlistment
What is the RCP for SSG? 20 years for both promotable and non-promotable
Can a 20 year SPC/CPL retire in the Army? No; SPC/CPL have a RCP of 8 years
Enlisted Members: Retention after 18 years of service but
What does Title 10 of USC Section 1176 cover?
less than 20 years
Only those who have maintained a record of acceptable
What is the DA policy regarding Army Retention? performance will be ottered the privilege of reenlisting
into the Army or transferring or enlisting into the RC.
What article of the UCMJ should all soldiers in the Reen-
Article 84
listment process be aware of?
What does article 84 state? 1/3
