Precision Retention
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:
Shortages: This identifies MOSs that are under strength and offer Soldiers promotion opportunities and monetary incentives for reclassification into the MOSs.
Overages: This identifies Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) that are over strength and require reclassification out of the MOS in order to achieve force alignment across the Army.
Current Precision Retention Message(s):
MILPER Message 21-486, Regular Army Precision Retention (Effective 27 Dec 2021)
The MOSs in this table provide the best opportunity for a SPC/CPL to reclassify into a new MOS with high promotion potential and a bonus upon completion of training. Additionally, this table identifies MOSs in the SMAPP which authorizes promotion to SGT upon awarding of the new MOS.
| MOS | TITLE | IN/OUT Calls-SGT | SPC/CPL SRB Tier | SMAPP To SGT | SGT STAR |
| 12P | PRIME POWER PROD SPECIALIST | Y/N | 6 | Y | Y |
| 35L | COUNTER INTELLIGENCE (CI) AGENT | Y/N | 8 | Y | Y |
| 89D | EOD SPECIALIST | Y/N | 10 | Y | Y |
| MOS | TITLE | IN/OUT Calls-SSG | SGT SRB Tier | SMAPP to SSG | SSG STAR |
| 25D | CYBER NETWORK DEFENDER | Y/N | 7 | Y | Y |
| 25E | ELECTRO SPECTRUM MANAGER | Y/N | 4 | Y | Y |
| 37F | PSYCHOLOGICAL OPS SPEC | Y/N | 9 | N | Y |
| 38B | CIVIL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST | Y/N | 5 | N | Y |
| 51C | ALT&T CONTRACTING NCO | Y/N | 5 | Y | Y |