Reenlistment and reclassification provide Soldiers an opportunity to move into a shortage military occupational specialty (MOS) and improve career development/promotion opportunity consistent with the needs of the Army.

AR 614-200, Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management, and AR 601-280, Army Retention Program, provide reenlistment/reclassification authorities a tool to manage reenlistment, extensions and reclassification of enlisted soldiers.

HRC disseminates reenlistment/reclassification IN/OUT calls throughout the Army via electronic MILPER Messages and on the automated reenlistment and reclassification (RETAIN) system. Click here for the most current message.

IN/OUT calls are at MOS and grade level of detail. The specific IN/OUT call is adjusted, when necessary, based on the strength of an MOS and availability of in-service training seats.

Reclassification/reenlistments require a reclassification or reenlistment control number (RCN) which is obtained through RETAIN.

Before contacting the Reenlistment and Reclassification branch, contact your servicing Career Counselor and/or the Career Counselor Chain.

For questions forward grade, full name, last four of SSN, and MOS with all e-mail requests to Retention and Reclassification Branch at here or DSN 983-5975.