AR 601-280 — Army Retention Program
AR 601-280 governs the Army Retention Program, including continued service, reenlistment, and transfer or assignment to Reserve Components.
- Publication number: AR 601-280
- Title: ARMY RETENTION PROGRAM
- Date: 04/14/2023
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 601-280 on armypubs.army.mil
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It sets qualification criteria for retention, reenlistment options, reclassification, stabilization agreements, and the Selective Retention Bonus Program. It also addresses Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit transfers, career counseling, mobilization, retention facilities, publicity, and enlistment and reenlistment oaths.
Topics covered
- Retention qualifications
- Reenlistment options
- Reclassification
- Stabilization agreements
- Selective Retention Bonus Program
- Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit transfers
- Career counseling
- Oath administration
Questions and answers
What must Soldier processing verify before completing reenlistment documents?
Processing should also ensure that records and reports are fully documented and confirm the Soldiers military status. (paragraph 3-1)
What form does a Soldier submit to request continued Regular Army service or an SRB?
A Soldier currently serving in the RA who wishes to reenlist or continue service for SRB will submit DA Form 3340 to their immediate commander (see DA Pam 601 280 for procedures regarding DA Form 3340). (paragraph 3-2)
What steps are required to qualify a Soldier for reenlistment?
Qualifying a Soldier for reenlistment has five steps. (paragraph 3-4)
Who can use reenlistment options?
Reenlistment options are only available, unless otherwise qualified, to those Soldiers at the rank of private first class or above, who are considered in the reenlistment opportunity window; processing may vary. (paragraph 4-1)
What is the purpose of the Selective Retention Bonus Program?
The SRB Program provides a monetary incentive that may be offered to retain adequate numbers of qualified personnel in certain reenlistment categories. (paragraph 3-73)