Army to downplay bonuses, ramp up job flexibility in retention efforts

Army officials are looking to expand a pilot program allowing young officers to switch to new job fields in what they’re calling a recognition that Gen-Z troops might value flexibility more than dollars.

In November, the service will announce an extension of the Officer Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program (VTIP) to lieutenants in Year Group 23 — a third year of the pilot and one that may see an expansion of the branches and functional areas to which officers looking for a change can transfer.

Speaking to reporters during the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting this month, Maj. Gen. Hope Rampy, commanding general for Army Human Resources Command, said the service wanted to adapt to the priorities of a younger generation.

“I think what we understand the generational