Welcome to the Central Command & MacDill Retention Program
Reenlistment News
In recent times and with the recent events, the Army Retention Program changes and updates current policies daily. Check in to see how these changes might effect you.
REENLISTMENT BONUSES
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Selective Location Reenlistment Bonus (SLRB) News See Enhancement Bonus
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Selective Reenlistment Bonus News See Enhancement Bonus
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Bonus Extension and Retraining (BEAR) Dated: 3 March 2008
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Enhancement Bonus Dated: 13 March 2008
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FY ETS Bonus Dated: 9 January 2007
MOS STATUS
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In/Out Calls Dated: 26 June 2008
Reenlistment Tips
There are many exciting things going on in the Army and you should do all that you can to be a part of this excitement. You can control your future by taking the steps necessary to achieve qualification for the reenlistment option that you desire. It is important for you to understand that there are minimum qualifications that must be met in order to be allowed to reenlist for one of the 5 available reenlistment options.
If you are a First-Term Soldier (a soldier that has never before reenlisted and had less than 180 days of Active Federal Service before joining the Army) and you desire retraining as an option, you must have a minimum GT score of 110 and be prepared to reenlist for a minimum term of 4 years. If you are a First-Term Soldier and you would like another CONUS installation, you must have a minimum GT score of 100 and be prepared to reenlist for a minimum of 3 years.
If you are a Mid-Career soldier (second or subsequent reenlistment) then your required minimum qualifications can be even higher. Qualification such as minimum rank achieved, promotable status, how long until you will go over 10 years of Active Federal Service, and other qualifications, will dictate your available reenlistment options. If you have more than 10 years of Active Federal Service on the day you reenlist, then you will be restricted to the Indefinite Reenlistment option.
As always, there are no guarantees or absolutes. You must be proactive in your research. The Army has many career opportunities available. Opportunities such as retraining and the BEAR (Bonus, Extension, and Retraining Program) exist for the qualified soldier. Do your homework and your visit with your servicing Career Counselor will be extremely beneficial to you.
Your Career Counselor can be of great help when you are planning for your future. Some of the things you and your Career Counselor might discuss but are not limited to are:
The benefits of
staying with the Army team
Applying for
reenlistment in the Active Army upon entrance into the 24 month window of
eligibility. At 18 months from ETS, you can visit with a Career Counselor and
find out your options. Early
application benefits you by allowing adequate career planning time and lead time
to meet special