R2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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*Note: ALL R2's NEED ACCESS REQUESTED AND GRANTED TO RMS NLT 01 APR 2023. NGB IS REQUIRING THAT ALL IST/ISR, AWOL, RETENTION MANAGEMENT AND SPONSORSHIP BE FACILITATED THROUGH RMS. REFER TO THE NEVADA RETENTION SOP, 3-2 THROUGH 3-4. NEW G1 WORKFLOW THROUGH RMS IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION, MORE TO FOLLOW.
2-9 Recruiting and Retention NCO (RRNCO)
Recruiting and Retention NCOs are the backbone of the RR organization. Every effort should be made to ensure that they are adequately trained and supported to accomplish their assigned three tenet SM mission. Each RRNCO that is assigned to a unit will:
a. Attend at least a portion of each Inactive Duty Training (IDT) period for unit(s) supported.
b. Distribute and display SM promotional items in the unit and in the community to create brand awareness and generate leads.
c. Maintain regular contact with unit members to build rapport, help prevent and solve problems, discuss issues, provide information, and answer questions. Provide trends and recommendations to unit leadership.
d. Train FLLs in career planning, recommend available programs and options.
e. Provide strength maintenance guidance and training for unit attrition personnel and on all administrative requirements necessary for Soldiers retention.
f. Utilize RMS to track and monitor the following information:
(1) Identification of all Soldiers in the 365-day ETS window.
(2) Each Soldier’s intention regarding extension.
(3) Complete summary of why any Soldier is undecided or plans to ETS if no intention to extend/reenlists.
g. Assist in transfer requests.
h. Assist unit leaders in all matters pertaining to SM by providing SM guidance, support, and recommendations, conducting SM training, and assisting in the development of SM award/recognition programs.
i. Have knowledge of the Recruit Sustainment Program, and the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) when providing career planning and available training programs.
j. Establish and maintain a partnership with assigned unit and assist the Commander and First Sergeant in executing the unit strength maintenance plan and attrition management program.
k. Have direct access to the MTOE/TDA Commander and First Sergeant with regard to attrition management issues.
l. Obtain, prepare, distribute, and display SM promotional items.
m. Assist in the development and implementation of the Unit Sponsorship Program.
n. Assist with ETS Counseling when the Soldiers are not available during the scheduled drill.
o. Plans, coordinates, conducts administrative and retention training for Unit Retention NCOs and FLLs as necessary.
p. Works directly with unit administrative personnel to support/complete retention issues at the lowest level.
q. Personally interview all Soldiers who are within 180 days of their Expired Term of Service (ETS) date.
r. Ensure that all extending/re-enlisting Soldiers receive extension recognition. An appropriate recognition item (see paragraph 9-5 for PPI criteria) may be presented in front of the unit formation to recognize the Soldier’s continued commitment to serve the Army National Guard.
s. Ensure that all extending/re-enlisting Soldiers’ Families receive an appreciation award (if applicable). The requested award should be presented in front of the unit formation to recognize the Families’ continued support of their significant other’s commitment to serve the Army National Guard.
