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2007 U.S. Military Retired Handbook
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 Contents
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 71. Retirement Overview …………………………………….…………………….…………..…….……. 8Active Duty Retirement …………………………………………….…………….…..………. 8Which System …………………………………………………..……………….……………. 8Final Pay Retirement System …………………………………...……………….……………. 9High 3-Year Average Retirement System ……………………………………….……………. 9CSB/REDUX Retirement System ……………………………………………….……………. 10REDUX System Details …………………………………………………..…….……………. 10The $30,000 Career Status Bonus ……………………………………………….……………. 11Retirement Choice ……………………………………………………………….……………. 11Frequently Asked Questions …………………………………………………….……………. 122. Retired and Annuitant Pay ………………………………………….…………………………….……. 14Preparing for Retirement ………………………………………….…………………..………. 14Documents and Events ………………………………………….…………………………...………. 14Allotment Authorization ………………………………………….……………..……………. 15Separation from Active Duty ………………………………………….……………..……………. 16Payment Method/Schedule ………………………………………….……………..……………. 16Establishing Your Account ………………………………………….…………..………………. 16How Pay is Computed ………………………………………….………………………...…………. 16Tower Amendment ………………………………………….…………………………..………. 17Disability Retirement ………………………………………….………………………...…………. 18Temporary Early Retirement Authorization (TERA) ……………….…………..………………. 18Deductions ………………………………………….……………………………………………. 19VA Compensation ………………………………………….…………………...………………. 20Special Compensation for Severely Disabled ……………………………………………………. 21Foreign Employment ………………………………………….………………..…………………. 21Severance Pay/Separation Pay ………………………………………….….………………………. 21How to Maintain Your Account ………………………………………….…………….……………. 22Changes to Benefits ………………………………………….……………………..……………. 23Survivor Benefit Plan ………………………………………….………………..…………………. 24SBP Costs ………………………………………….……………………………………………. 27Beneficiary Card Information ………………………………………….…….……………………. 293. Transition Assistance …………………………………………………………………………………. 30VA Seamless Transition …………………………………………………..…………………. 30Transition Assistance Program ………………………………………………………………. 30Pre-separation Counseling ……………………………………………………………………. 30Verification of Military Experience and Training …………………….………………………. 30Transition Bulletin Board ………………………………………………………….…………. 30DoD Transportal ………………………………………………………………………………. 30Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program ……………………………………………………. 31State Employment Services ………………………………………………………..…………. 31Unemployment Compensation …………………………………………………..……………. 31Federal Jobs for Veterans …………………………………………………………..…………. 31Starting a Business ……………………………………………………………………………. 31Small Business Contracts ……………………………………………………..………………. 324. VA Pensions ………………………………………………………………………………..…………. 33Eligibility ……………………………………………………………………………..………. 33Improved Disability Pension …………………………………………………………………. 33Improved Disability Pension Rates …………………………………………………..………. 33
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