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Private-Level Questions

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What are the goals of the Army Retention Program?

To sustain personnel readiness by reenlisting qualified Soldiers, transferring Soldiers to the Reserve Components, aligning force structure, and supporting special programs.

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Who can initiate a bar to continued service?

Any commander in a Soldier’s chain of command.

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What are some reasons a Soldier may be ineligible for reenlistment?

Failing standards in performance, conduct, medical, fitness, or administrative requirements.

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What are the citizenship qualifications for reenlistment?

The Soldier must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawfully admitted permanent resident.

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What is a bar?

A bar is a probationary or rehabilitative measure, intended to put a Soldier on notice that they do not meet standards, but are being given a chance to correct the deficiency or shortcoming.

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Who can initiate a bar to continued service?

Any commander in the Soldier’s chain of command.

Private Second Class Difficulty Board Questions

Private Second Class-Level Questions

Army Retention

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What Army regulation governs the Army Retention Program?

AR 601-280

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Who has the authority to decide qualifications for retention?

The Secretary of the Army

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How often must a bar to continued service be reviewed?

Every three months.

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Where can Soldiers find the height and weight standards required for reenlistment?

In AR 600-9.

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What is the difference between reenlistment and extension?

Reenlistment creates a new service contract, while extension lengthens the existing contract.

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Can a Soldier request separation if a bar is imposed?

Yes, a Soldier may request separation if barred from continued service.

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What are the five authorized contract lengths for immediate reenlistment?

Two, three, four, five, and six years.

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How many months must a Soldier serve at their current duty station before voluntary reclassification?

At least 12 months.

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Who determines if a Soldier is eligible to be retained?

The immediate commander.

Private First Class Difficulty Board Questions

Private First Class-Level Questions

Army Retention

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What are the five steps to qualify a Soldier for reenlistment?

Qualification for discharge, qualification for reenlistment, qualification for waivers if needed, determination of reenlistment periods, and determination of reenlistment options.

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What are the age qualifications for reenlistment?

A Soldier must be at least 18 and cannot serve beyond the age of 60.

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What does RCP stand for?

Retention Control Point.

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How often are bars to continued service reviewed?

Every three months.

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Who may lift a bar to continued service?

The first general officer in the chain of command or The General Court-Martial Convening Authority.

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When should leaders begin discussing reenlistment with Soldiers?

At least 12 months before expiration of term of service.

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What is SRB and what is the minimum reenlistment length to qualify?

The Selective Retention Bonus, with at least a three-year reenlistment required.

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How long must a Soldier serve before they can transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits?

At least six years with a commitment to serve four more.

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SGT and below may reenlist for a maximum of how many years?

Six years.

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What are the 11 factors a commander considers under the “whole person” concept?

Disciplinary record, nonjudicial punishment, aptitude scores, evaluations, duty performance, potential, leadership, standards adherence, career progression, and combinations of these.

Specialist Difficulty Board Questions

Specialist-Level Questions

Army Retention

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What form is used to request continued service in the Regular Army?

DA Form 3340

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What is the Retention Control Point (RCP) for a sergeant?

14 years of active Federal service.

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What article of the UCMJ must all retention personnel pay attention to when processing reenlistments?

Article 104b.

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What form is used to administer the Oath of Reenlistment?

DA Form 5689.

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What form is used to record the Oath of Extension of Enlistment?

DA Form 1695.

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How many years can a staff sergeant serve under RCP?

20 years.

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What does Article 84 of the UCMJ have to do with retention?

It prohibits enlistment or appointment of someone known to be ineligible.

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What is the RCP for staff sergeant?

20 years.

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What is the RCP for sergeant?

14 years.

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How long must a staff sergeant with 12 or more years of service reenlist for?

At least three years.

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