AR 601-210 — index record
| Number | AR 601-210 |
|---|---|
| Title | REGULAR ARMY AND RESERVE COMPONENTS ENLISTMENT PROGRAM |
| Published | March 20, 2026 |
| Office of primary responsibility | G-1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Army |
| Status on the index | Active |
| Unit of issue | PDF P |
| Source index | Army Publishing Directorate |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This regulation prescribes eligibility criteria governing the enlistment of persons, with or without prior ser- vice (PS), into the Regular Army (RA), the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), and the Army National Guard (ARNG). It provides policies and procedures to process applicants for enlistment in the RA Delayed Entry Program (DEP) and on delayed status, the USAR Delayed Training Program (DTP) and the ARNG Re- cruit Force Pool.
Summary of changes, as printed
Authorities. This regulation governs eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing of persons into the Regular Army, the U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard for enlistment in accordance with DoDI 1304.26. It also prescribes the appointment, reassignment, management, and mobilization of Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets under the Simultaneous Membership Program. Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. It also applies to Department of the Army Civilians involved in recruitment activities or Reserve Officers' Training Corps/Simultaneous Membership Program management functions. Also, in case of conflict between this and other regulations establishing enlistment eligibility criteria, this regulation will take precedence and upon direction of the Secretary of the Army, certain requirements of this regulation will not be enforced during mobilization. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G –1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
- Chapter 5 Processing Applicantsp. 59
- Chapter 6 Military Entrance Processing Station Processing Phasep. 81
- Chapter 7 Regular Army and Reserve Components Civilian-Acquired Skills Programp. 99
- Chapter 8 Actions Required after Enlistmentp. 103
- Chapter 9 Enlistment Programs, Options, and Incentivesp. 108
- Chapter 10 Selected Reserve Incentive Program (Enlisted and Officer Incentives)p. 131
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