ARMY RETENTION PROGRAM| AR
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Who may lift a Bar? - Answer-The same authority that approved the Bar may lift with a
written recommendation by the unit Commander
Who determines qualifications fur retention in the U.S. Army? - Answer-SECARMY
What are the goals of the Army Retention Programs? - Answer--Reenlist, on a long
term basis, a sufficient number of highly qualified soldiers to support end strength and
readiness requirements
-Enlist, or transfer and assign sufficient number of highly qualified soldiers who are
separating from RA into RC units
-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 Military Academy Preparatory
School, Reserve Officers Training Corps, and Green to Gold
DA form 3340 - Answer-Request for Reenlistment or Extension
DA form 1695 - Answer-Oath of Extension of Enlistment
DA form 5689 - Answer-Oath of Reenlistment
What is the RCP for SSG? - Answer-20 years for both promotable and non-promotable
Can a 20 year SPC/CPL retire in the Army? - Answer-No; SPC/CPL have a RCP of 8
years
What does Title 10 of USC Section 1176 cover? - Answer-Enlisted Members: Retention
after 18 years of service but less than 20 years
What is the DA policy regarding Army Retention? - Answer-Only those who have
maintained a record of acceptable performance will be offered the privilege of
reenlisting into the Army or transferring or enlisting into the RC.
What article of the UCMJ should all soldiers in the Reenlistment process be aware of? -
Answer-Article 84
What does article 84 state? - Answer-Any person subject to the code who effects an
enlistment or appointment in, or a separation from the Armed Forces of any person who
is known to him to be ineligible for such enlistment, appointment, or separation,
