Precision Retention is designed to sustain unit readiness and force alignment through the reenlistment and reclassification of Soldiers. Precision Retention is broken down into two parts:

a.  Overages: This identifies MOSs that are over strength and require reclassification
out of the MOS in order to achieve force alignment across the Army.
b.  Shortages: This identifies MOSs that are under strength and offers Soldiers promotion opportunities and monetary incentives for reclassification into an MOS.

Current Precision Retention Message(s):

MILPER Message 24-220, (Effective 07 Jun 24)

Shortage MOS’s that provide the best opportunity for promotion:

To SGT – 13B, 13F, 13M, 17E, 19K, 35L, & 89D
To SSG – 13M & 19K

Overage (restricted) MOS’s:

All grades for MOS 19D and 31B
All grades for MOS 15Y with ASI Y1
All grades for MOS 35N with ASI Y2