What would be the responsibilities of a duty appointed retention NCO?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:47:58 -0400

I am in a medical reserve unit. My platoon leader told me I made the list to become a duty appointed retention NCO if I am interested. I just hit SPC and have never even heard if this position, but it obviously has to do with retention. Should I accept? What all would I be doing? I am assuming mostly paperwork.

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Apr 6 at 2021 5:09 PM

PO1 Rick Serviss — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:09:29 -0400

It sounds almost like the platoon leader is pulling your leg.

Response by SGT Matthew S. made Apr 6 at 2021 5:30 PM

SGT Matthew S. — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:30:37 -0400

I was voluntold to be the Company Retention NCO for a year or so; my duties were to assist the CO and Battalion Retention NCO with re-enlistment matters. I had to keep track of who all was in their re-enlistment window; advise them on their options, and try to convince them to re-up.

Most difficult part for me was the paperwork (I'm not a paperwork person) and that you had an FM... but the details changed daily based on needs of the Army.