E1 - Regular Army Reenlistment Option

Assignment to training or duty to the needs of the Army

Qualified soldiers may reenlist for 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 years, regardless of grade or amount of service completed.

Meet basic eligibility criteria and reenlist in the time frame prescribed in AR 601-280, Ch 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).

This option carries no guarantee of assignment, training, or stabilization. Soldiers will be assigned and utilized according to the needs of the Army. Soldiers, except those reenlisting to meet service remaining requirements, may be assigned to their present duty assignment or to any vacancy for which qualified. A subsequent extension is required if the term does not meet the service remaining requirements.

Battalion incentive allows soldier to attend one full semester of college (9 semester hours) , the day of and the day after reenlistment duty free (off) and a four day pass. Initial term soldiers will also recieve 30 days off from the company duty roster.

E2 - Current Station Stabilization Reenlistment Option

Guarantees a 12-month period of stabilization for a 3-year reenlistment. A 4, 5, or 6-year reenlistment guarantees 24 months' stabilization at the station to which assigned, except as provided in line 5 below.

Initial term and mid career soldiers, who are SSG or below may reenlist for 3, 4, 5, or 6 years.

Meet basic eligibility criteria and reenlist in the time frame prescribed in AR 601-280, Ch 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).

Option Information:

a.  A guaranteed 12-month stabilization commences from the date of original ETS for CONUS based soldiers.

b.  If the soldier is placed on temporary duty away from the stabilized station (during the stabilization period), for a period in excess of 30 consecutive days, the period of stabilization will be increased by the number of days the soldier was away from the stabilized station, unless the stabilization is waived by the soldier.

c.  If HQDA determines that, to meet the operational needs of the Army, the unit to which the soldier is assigned must be deployed, relocated, transferred, or reassigned from the parent organization, the soldier will deploy with the unit and no grounds for broken reenlistment commitment will exist.

d.  If the guaranteed station is inactivated and transfer of the soldier is necessary before completion of the 12-month stabilization period, the soldier will be given the choice of assignment to any other station in the major command to which assigned if a vacancy in grade and PMOS exists.  If no vacancy exists, reassignment will be according to the needs of the Army.

e.  If the guaranteed station is redesignated, relocated, transferred, or deployed, the soldier will remain assigned to the station and will be moved as part of the station.

Special processing for overseas commands:

a.  Processing requirements in overseas commands are the same as those within CONUS except as prescribed below.

b.  Authority to approve reenlistment for this option, when all or any portion of the guaranteed tour exceeds the normal overseas tour, is the prerogative of the major overseas commander per AR 614-30.

c.  If the soldier's DEROS will occur before completion of the stabilization period, the overseas tour will be extended for a sufficient period to allow completion of the full 12-month guarantee period. Stabilization will commence from DEROS. OCONUS soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of 3 years.

Battalion incentive allows soldier to attend one full semester of college (9 semester hours) , the day of and the day after reenlistment duty free (off) and a four day pass. Initial term soldiers will also recieve 30 days off from the company duty roster.

E3 - Army Training Reenlistment Option

Guarantees to qualified soldiers:

a.  Attendance at an MOS-producing Army service school of choice.

b.  Airborne training for soldiers possessing a PMOS listed in applicable RETAIN message for award of SQI "P. "

Qualified soldiers may reenlist for 3, 4, 5, or 6 or years in the rank of SSG or below with 15 or less years of active Federal service on date of reenlistment. A subsequent extension is required if the reenlistment term does not meet or exceed the service remaining requirement for the specific school/training as required by DA Pam 351-4.

Prerequisites:

a.  Must meet eligibility criteria and reenlist in the time frame prescribed in chapter 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).

b.  Possess a physical profile equal to or higher than (all factors) the physical profile for the desired MOS per AR 611-201.

c.  Meet all prerequisites in the RETAIN Qualification Guide, AR 611-201, and DA Pam 351-4 for attendance at the service school. (Qualifications may be verified from official school transcripts or by a statement, signed by the soldier, certifying that they possess the specific required school courses. Information on required qualifications provided by RETAIN will take precedence over AR 611-201 or DA Pam 351-4.)

d.  In a pay grade that does not exceed the authorized pay grade for the requested three-character MOS per AR 611-201.

e.  Possess required security clearances before departing the losing installation. If the required security clearance is not awarded, the soldier will not depart the losing installation. Notify CG, PERSCOM, ATTN: TAPC-EPR-R, immediately and they will issue further instructions. Failure to qualify for required clearances is cause for cancellation of the option, even if discovered after the soldier's reenlistment. (In cases where the selected training requires a higher security clearance than the soldier holds, caution must be used when requesting a class start date to ensure sufficient time to secure the required clearance prior to the soldier's departure from the losing installation.)

f.  Meet any other special requirements for the school course selected.

g.  Soldiers requesting airborne training must also meet requirements of AR 614-200, chapter 6, and currently possess, or request training in, an airborne-shortage MOS.

h.  Soldiers who possess an overage-MOS and desire airborne training, may request retraining in one of the MOS's listed in the appropriate RETAIN message. Soldiers desiring retraining into a MOS that is an airborne-shortage MOS but is over strength worldwide, must complete a statement acknowledging the requirement to remain on jump status at least 24 months after completion of airborne training or be reclassified and reassigned according to the needs of the Army.

i.  Soldiers requesting retraining in conjunction with assignment to an airborne unit must successfully complete airborne training before attending the MOS producing school course.

Option Information:

Soldier must understand-

a.  The requested course purpose, scope, and prerequisites, as outlined in DA Pam 351-4, and a review of the MOS description in AR 611-201.

b.  If relieved from the school course for academic deficiency, disciplinary reasons, or failure to retain the required security clearance, he or she will be reassigned according to the needs of the Army and must complete the term for which reenlisted.

c.  If the soldier becomes disqualified after reenlistment and before starting the course for which reenlisted, he or she will be reassigned according to the needs of the Army.

d.  If reenlisting for PMOS retraining, which will redesignate their PMOS, then upon successful completion of training, he or she will lose their entitlement to the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) unless participating in the Bonus Extension and Retraining program (BEAR).

e.  If a change in the soldier's rank or PMOS occurs before movement to the course, confirmation of attendance must be made. If the soldier is no longer eligible for course attendance or assignment because of change in rank or PMOS, the soldier will be assigned according to the needs of the Army.

f.  If the course for which he or she reenlisted is discontinued before, or during attendance, or if he or she is later medically disqualified for the course, he or she will be given a chance to select another course for which he or she is qualified and for which quotas are available.

g.  Reenlistment will be accomplished and all required personnel records updated before the soldier departs the installation where he or she reenlisted. Transmit personnel records according to AR 640-10.

h.  Soldiers reenlisting for airborne training will also understand--

(1) AR 614-200, chapter 6.

(2) Airborne training will be in a TDY en route status.

(3) Failure to complete airborne training will result in reassignment according to the needs of the Army.

(4) When airborne training is successfully completed, he or she will receive SQI "P." The soldier will be assigned in accordance with the needs of the Army. Those soldiers reenlisting for retraining must also complete the MOS course before assignment to an airborne unit.

i.  A subsequent extension is required if the reenlistment term does not meet the service remaining requirements.

Option processing procedures:

a.  Requests for MOS producing school will be made by RETAIN or by telephone to PERSCOM, Retention Management Division.

b.  Report all personnel information per applicable RETAIN and PERSCOM messages.

c.  Applications for airborne training must be submitted according to AR 614-200, chapter 6.

Battalion incentive gives the soldier the day of and the day after reenlistment duty free (off) and a four day pass. Initial term soldiers will also recieve 30 days off from the company duty roster.

E4 - Overseas Assignment Reenlistment Option

Guarantees assignment to one of the following overseas areas of choice:

a.  Korea.

b.  Pacific area, long tour.

c.  Pacific area, short tour.

d.  Alaska.

e.  Caribbean area.

f.  Europe.

g.  Hawaii.

Assignment guarantee is 24 months or 12 months from date of arrival of dependents in long-tour areas, whichever occurs later.

Initial or mid career soldiers, who are SSG or below may reenlist for 3, 4, 5, or 6 years.

Prerequisites:

a.  Meet basic eligibility criteria and reenlist in the time frame prescribed in chapter 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).

b.  Qualify as a volunteer for overseas service according to AR 614-30

Battalion incentive gives the soldier the day of and the day after reenlistment duty free (off) and a four day pass. Initial term soldiers will also recieve 30 days off from the company duty roster.

E5 - CONUS Station-of-Choice Reenlistment Option

This option guarantees assignment for at least 12 months at the CONUS station of choice for a 3-year reenlistment. A 4-, 5-, or 6-year reenlistment guarantees 24 months at the CONUS station of choice except as provided in line 5 below. This option is open to both CONUS and OCONUS based soldiers.

Reenlistment period:  Initial or mid career soldiers, who are SSG or below, may reenlist for 3, 4, 5, or 6 years.

Prerequisites:

a.  Meet basic eligibility criteria prescribed in chapter 3 with or without waiver(s) of disqualification(s).

b.  A requirement for the soldier's PMOS must exist at the CONUS station of choice for which applying.

c.  Have no assignment limitations that would preclude assignment to the station of choice.

Option Information:

a.  The period of stabilization will commence upon arrival at the new duty station. If the soldier is subsequently placed on TDY in excess of 30 consecutive days, the period of stabilization will be extended by that number of days in excess of the consecutive 30-day period unless stabilization is waived by the soldier concerned.

b.  If HQDA determines that, to meet the operational needs of the Army, the unit must be deployed, relocated, transferred, or reassigned from the installation of choice, the reenlistee will deploy with the unit. There will be no grounds for a broken reenlistment commitment.

c.  If the soldier's grade or PMOS change before reassignment, the soldier may be ineligible for the assignment for which reenlisting and may be assigned according to the needs of the Army.

d.  If the guaranteed station of choice is inactivated and transfer of the soldier is necessary before completion of the 12- month stabilization, the soldier will be given his or her choice of assignment to any other station in the major command to which assigned if a vacancy in grade and PMOS exists. If this is not possible, reassignment will be according to the needs of the Army.

e.  If the guaranteed station is redesignated, relocated, transferred, or deployed, the soldier will remain assigned to the station and will be moved as part of the station.

f.  No promises can be made that assignment will be to a specific unit within the station. Any promises, either oral or in writing, indicating a specific unit, will be considered void.

g.  The station includes the installation, and any other location in close proximity, for which the installation has requisitioning authority (that is, Fort Eustis and Fort Story, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield). Even though these cases are not considered unfulfilled, every effort should be taken to assign the soldier to the actual contracted location.

h.  If the soldier's grade or PMOS change before reassignment, the soldier may be reassigned according to current qualifications and the needs of the Army.

Option processing procedures:

a.  If a change in the soldier's grade or PMOS occurs before reenlistment, the soldier will be reported for confirmation or change of assignment.

b.  After reenlistment is accomplished, personnel records will be updated before the soldier departs the installation where he or she reenlisted.

Special processing for overseas commands:

a.  All soldiers serving overseas must complete the normal overseas tour before departing the overseas command.