Statistical evidence suggests that Army battalion commanders are significant determinants of the retention of their lieutenants—especially high-potential lieutenants. Further, this so-called Battalion Commander Effect should be included in brigadier general promotion board assessments and used to inform officer professional military education curricula.

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Keywords: force retention, Army battalion commanders, Battalion Commander Effect, promotion board assessments, officer professional military, education