Assignment Eligibility and Availability Codes, AEA Codes for short, are codes assigned by a military branch to indicate a Soldier’s status with the Army. They are used to identify the eligibility and availability of soldiers for assignments, promotions, awards, and military schooling. The codes are based on a variety of factors, including current rank, MOS/AOC, SQI, and language. They also include a number indicating the date the code is valid for. Soldiers can check their AEA codes at any time in eMILPO. This easy-to-use tool lets them see what they have available to them in terms of reassignments and other opportunities. Using this tool can help Soldiers make the best decisions about their careers.
The Army Human Resources Command (HRC) assigns the AEA codes army to soldiers. These codes are used to determine eligibility for special programs and assignments. They are also important for determining when Soldiers can be unslotted. The AEA codes are updated regularly and are displayed in the eMILPO drop down menu. For enlisted soldiers, the AEA code represents the availability of a specific position. Commissioned officers are classified by their areas of concentration, or AOCs. These are two digits plus a letter and are grouped together by branch of service. Warrant officers are classified by their warrant officer military occupational specialty, or WOMOS. These are three digits and may be alphanumeric (specifications can be found in DA PAM, Chapter 12, table 12-1).
AEA Codes List
Army personnel use the AEA CODES list to track their assignment eligibility and availability. The list includes 35 codes that identify various assignments. These include priority national and Army missions, institutional Army goals, Soldiers’ personal desires, and career advancement opportunities. The AEA CODES list is regularly updated by the AEA and is available online to all personnel.
The AEA CODES list is updated on a regular basis to ensure that all employees receive the right assignment. It also allows the Army to manage its resources. The AEA CODES list is the primary tool for managing manning and scheduling. The AEA CODES list is the most up-to-date source of information on manning and scheduling for the Army. It is the most comprehensive listing of AEA rules and regulations and includes all current manning-related policy guidance. It is a valuable resource for Army personnel, managers, and supervisors. It is a key part of the AEA’s mission to improve soldier readiness. It is important to keep the AEA CODES list updated to reflect any changes in policy. Here is the the updated list of AEA Codes:
Rule 1, Code A
- Soldiers permanently ineligible for future assignments due to—
- Approved retirement or request for retirement (see AR 635–200). Termination date will be the effective date of retirement.
- Being involuntarily ordered to AD for 12 months or less in an individual status or as a member of intact units. Termination date will be the
- ETS date.
- Signing a Declination of Continued Service Statement or not being able to reenlist or extend to meet the SRR. Termination date will be the ETS date. However, these Soldiers may be considered eligible for other reassignments (CONUS and OCONUS) provided they have sufficient service remaining to meet the requirements of the new assignment.
- Being dropped from the rolls as a deserter.
- Confined as a result of conviction by special or general court-martial, or civil court.
Rule 2, Code B
- 2 B Soldiers being considered for elimination from the Service or their assignment precludes their reassignment for an unspecified time. This code does not have a termination date.
Rule 3, Code C
Soldiers temporarily ineligible for reassignment for the following reasons:
- Medical, convalescence.
- Student and/or trainees (except IET).
- Enrolled in the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) inpatient rehabilitation (see AR 600–85).
- Soldiers with field bar to reenlistment. (Termination date will be ETS
- date, not to exceed 12 months.)
Rule 4, Code D
- Advanced individual training (AIT) platoon sergeant stabilization. Top of the system input only. Termination date will not exceed 24 months.
Rule 5, Code E
- Computer network operators. Top of the system input only. Termination date will not exceed 60 months.
Rule 6, Code F
- OCONUS unit rotation.
Rule 7, Code G
- Soldiers stabilized under “special category.” The termination date will not exceed 48 months.
Rule 8, Code H
- Equal opportunity advisor/inspector general duty stabilization. Termination date will not exceed 36 months
Rule 9, Code I
- Soldiers approved for warrant officer or officer producing programs.
Rule 10, Code J
- Soldiers awaiting medical evaluation board or a physical evaluation board. This code is top of the system generated based on assignment deletion code ED or reenlistment ineligibility Code 9H. This AEA code carries 12-month stabilization.
Rule 11, Code K
- Criminal investigation division special agent accession/training. Top of the system input only. The termination date will not exceed 15 months.
Rule 12, Code L
- Soldiers eligible for PCS reassignment, subject to normal PCS TOS restrictions. There is no termination date.
Rule 13, Code M
- Soldiers stabilized while awaiting a U.S. Army Reenlistment/Reclassification System (RETAIN) transaction for reenlistment or undergoing reclassification. This code will terminate upon completion of reenlistment and/or reclassification action.
Rule 14, Code N
- CONUS-based Soldiers who have received a deployment indicator (transaction) denoting that they are currently deployed OCONUS.
Rule 15, Code O
- Operational deletion/regeneration stabilization. Soldiers who have received an approved deletion of assignment for operational reasons. This code is also used for regeneration stabilization as determined by the HRC. The termination date will be based upon operational needs. Top of the system input only.
Rule 16, Code P
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) Victim Advocates (VA) Stabilization.
Rule 17, Code Q
- Soldiers ineligible for assignment under the Lautenberg Amendment. Affected Soldiers are not eligible for firearms or ammunition. Soldiers cannot be assigned to units that require the possession, handling, or use of firearms or ammunition or be reassigned overseas. Soldiers cannot be deployed overseas. This code does not have a termination date.
Rule 18, Code R
- Stabilized OCONUS deploy and/or redeploy 61 or more consecutive days.
Rule 19, Code S
- Soldiers being reassigned or deleted from AI status for compassionate reasons. The termination date will be when the problem is resolved or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
Rule 20, Code T
- Soldiers performing duties directed by the HRC or when they are in a nomination hold status. There may be a termination date.
Rule 21, Code U
- Soldiers who have enlistment commitments. The termination date will be computed for Soldiers enlisted for unit or station of choice from the date Soldiers are assigned to the unit or station. Soldier’s stabilization will not exceed 12 months. (Soldiers may terminate their stabilization by signing a waiver to the contract.)
Rule 22, Code V
- Soldiers who have received an “individual stabilization,” other than special category. Termination date will not exceed 24 months.
Rule 23, Code W
- Soldiers who have received organization stabilization. Termination date will not exceed 48 months.
Rule 24, Code X
- Soldiers stabilized for the following reasons:
- SSG through SGM assigned (and stabilized for 36 months) to RA/RC. This includes RA Soldiers attached to ARNGUS or RC units for duty in full time manning positions.
- Soldiers assigned (and stabilized for 36 months) to Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
- Soldiers assigned (and stabilized for 36 months) to USAREC in administrative or support positions
Rule 25, Code Y
- Approved High School Senior Stabilization. Termination date will be 1 month after child’s graduation.
Rule 26, Code Z
- Soldiers who have been confirmed as accepting assignment incentive pay (AIP)-Korea. Termination date will be the DEROS date.
Rule 27, Code 1
- Force Generation Stabilization
Rule 28, Code 2
- Soldiers have successfully completed the detailed recruiters’ course and have arrived at the recruiting stations where they will serve as a recruiter. The termination date will not exceed 36 months.
Rule 29, Code 3
- Accession AIP stabilization. Termination will not exceed 36 months.
Rule 30, Code 4
- CSM projected change of responsibility date (PCORD). Will be entered by HRC via EDAS.
Rule 31, Code 5
- Soldiers who have successfully completed the DS’ Course and have arrived at the installation where they will serve as a DS. Top of the system input only. The termination date will not exceed 36 months.
Rule 32, Code 6
- Identified for potential unit move. Top of the system input only. Termination date will not exceed 12 months.
Rule 33, Code 7
- Soldiers assigned to Force Generation units and who do not meet the SRR of the LCM unit, but were approved exceptions to remain with or be reassigned to the unit. Termination date will be the Soldier’s expiration ETS date, or DEROS date if the Soldier is OCONUS.
Rule 34, Code 8
- Soldiers stabilized pending special assignment nomination (Presidential Support Activities and the White House and EOD). Termination date will not exceed 24 months.
Rule 35, Code 9
- Soldiers identified to attend the SFAS course. There is no termination date.