By Eric Glassey
13th Public Affairs Detachment
Reenlistment is a choice service members consider while deployed, and they do it fully knowing what is required of them.
The reenlistment process might seem daunting, but with a few simple steps with assistance from non-commissioned officers in your unit, you will be launching your military career forward.
"The first step to reenlisting is for a Soldier to see his company or unit retention non-commissioned officer," said Sgt. 1st Class William Willen, career counselor, Multi-National Corps – Iraq. "This initial step is for screening and eligibility processing."
Once a service member has determined his eligibility, he must receive approval from his chain of command.
"The second step is an interview with their company commander," Willen said. "All Soldiers need the endorsement of their company commander to reenlist."
After review by your company, you will get to see the career counselors.
"The career counselor can determine the individual's reenlistment options," Willen said. "Basically, there are five reenlistment options, regular Army, current station stabilization, Army training, overseas assignment and Continental U.S. station of choice."
These five options are there to encourage retention in the military. With options come opportunities for Soldiers to advance their careers in the direction they desire.
"Not every Soldier will be eligible for all five of the options, but if they are, they may choose only one of the reenlistment options," Willen said. "In addition to reenlistment options is the bonus incentive. While deployed, most Soldiers are receiving a bonus based on their qualifications. The current Bonus Milper Message number 09-241 was released Oct. 1."
Incentives like these are more ways the military will continue to help troops enjoy their careers.
"I feel pretty good about reenlisting," said Sgt. Ryan Rendina, imagery analyst, C2, MNC-I, who reenlisted with his wife Sgt. Lisa Rendina, human intelligence collector, Human Analyst and Requirement Cell, MNC-I, at Al Faw Palace Nov. 4. "I know to stay in is what I want to do. I have good options, and I can continue my career."
| Date Taken: | 11.26.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 11.26.2008 04:30 |
| Story ID: | 26816 |
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