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What are the goals of the Army Retention program?
* Reenlist, highly qualified Active Army Soldiers.
• Enlist, or transfer & assign highly qualified Soldiers who are separating from the Active Army into RC units.
• Achieve & maintain Army force alignment through the retention, transfer, or enlistment of highly qualified Soldiers in critical skills and locations.
• Support special programs such as the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) & ROTC “Green to Gold” programs.
(AR 601-280, Chapter 1, paragraph 1-2a)
How are missions issued to MACOM Commanders?
issued based upon their “fair share” ratio of reenlistment eligible Soldiers.

(AR 601-280, Chapter 1, paragraph 1-2b)
Which categories do MACOM Commanders get “missioned” for?
• RA Initial Term mission.
• RA Mid-Career mission
• RC enlistment/transfer mission.
• As otherwise required by HQDA, to include the USMAPS and ROTC Green to Gold programs.
(AR 601-280, Chapter 1, paragraph 1-2c)
In what way does HQDA recognize program excellence within the Army Retention Program?
• Department of the Army Retention Award

• The SA Career Counselor of the Year Award

(AR 601-280, Chapter 1, paragraph 1-5b)
What is the purpose of the Retention Incentive Awards Program?
enhance commanders’ abilities to accomplish Army retention and transition missions and goals.

(AR 601-280, Chapter 1, paragraph 1-5c)
May an acting Commander disapprove a Request to Reenlist?
No.

(AR 601-280, Chapter 1, para 1-8d)
Can a Career Counselor perform duties as a Retention Officer?
Yes. Commanders may, in writing, appoint Soldiers serving as the Command or Installation Senior Career Counselors, to perform duties as Retention Officers.

(AR 601-280, Chapter1, paragraph 1-8g)
How many chapters and appendixes are there in AR 601-280?
11 Chapters and 10 Appendixes
What do Chapters 5 and 6 cover?
Chapter 5 - Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

Chapter 6 - Bonus Extension and Retraining (BEAR) Program ( does not exist anymore)
What do Appendixes C and E cover?
Retention Interviews and Options