Purpose

This regulation prescribes policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Reenlistment Program. It provides guidance for commanders and career counselors conducting the USAR reenlistment program. It prescribes eligibility criteria for reenlistment, extensions, and guidance for processing agreements for continued membership of personnel assigned to the Selected Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and Standby Reserve (active list) assignees.

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. It applies to all current members of the U.S. Army Reserve assigned to the Selected Reserve, the Individual Ready Reserve, and the Standby Reserve. It applies to personnel serving on active duty under the U.S. Army Reserve–Active Guard Reserve Program. It does not apply to U.S. Army Reserve personnel assigned to the Active Army (AR 601–280); Control Group (Reserve Officer’s Training Corps) (AR 145–1); the United States Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, or the U.S. Air Force Academy (AR 612– 205); or the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School. During mobilization, policies and procedures contained in this regulation may be modified by the proponent.