Introduction
This Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) for Battalion Retention Activities is a guide for managing a
Battalion Retention Program. This SOP is not an absolute. It is based on ideal conditions and the personal
observations of the staff; therefore, it may not be entirely applicable to your situation. However, it gives
you a place to start; completion, implementation, and utilization is up to you! The real key to success is to
evaluate your unit, advise your commander, train the leaders and manage a successful Retention
Program.
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Sample SOP
(Battalion Letterhead)
(Office Symbol) (Marks Number) (Date)
MEMORANDUM FOR: SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) for Battalion Retention Activities.
1. Reference: AR 601-280.
2. Purpose: The purpose of this SOP is to outline the objectives, mission, responsibilities, organization,
duties, and operation of the Battalion Retention Program.
3. Objectives:
a. The objective of this SOP is to ensure that commanders and retention personnel accomplish their
assigned mission in an efficient and timely manner.
b. The objectives of the Battalion Retention Program are to ensure that only those soldiers who have
demonstrated potential for future development, and have maintained a record of acceptable performance,
will be offered the privilege of reenlisting or transitioning. Other soldiers will be separated under
appropriate administrative procedures or barred from reenlistment.
4. Goals:
a. Obtain maximum command involvement in the retention program.
b. Reenlist high quality soldiers consistent with Army need and assigned objectives.
c. Support force alignment objectives by reenlisting soldiers out of overage into shortage MOS.
d. Access quality soldiers into Reserve Component units.
e. Provide adequate support for Army Special Programs (i.e. ROTC Green to Gold program and US
Military Academy Preparatory School).
5. Responsibility: The Army Retention Program is the direct responsibility of all commanders. The
Battalion Career Counselor will counsel soldiers, evaluate the unit, advise the commanders, train the
leaders and manage the retention program. The success of the program depends upon effective
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