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Whether you are a Soldier, a top Army leader or a family member of a Soldier, please take a moment and share your reenlistment story. Your story may help shape someone’s future.

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Are You Eligible for the BEAR Program?

Do you meet the eligibility criteria in AR 601-280, Paragraph 6-5? 

 

Basic BEAR Program Determination Matrix
Criterion Yes No
Are you a PFC, SPC, SGT, or SSG?    
Is your MOS listed as balanced (N/N) or over-strength (N/Y) on the Update to Reclassification In/Out Calls message?    
Do you meet the school training and attendance requirements in DA PAM 611-21 (chapter 10) and AR 614-200 for a listed MOS on the BEAR Program message?    
Has your commander personally interviewed and recommended you for participation?     
Do you have at least 24 months of Active Service? If you are serving on an initial 2 year contract, do you have 12 months of Active Service?     
Are you within 24 months of ETS?    
If you are located OCONUS, are you within 24 months of your normal tour completion?     
  

Contact your Career Counselor to discuss any questions and additional BEAR Program criterion, or ways to overcome any ineligibility.