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What is the minimum number of days a member must perform AT each fiscal year when AT is required?
What is the minimum number of days a member must perform AT each fiscal year when AT is required?
How many points must members accrue each anniversary year to qualify toward retirement?
How many points must members accrue each anniversary year to qualify toward retirement?
What document do all drilling Navy Reservists sign to acknowledge their understanding of IDT period attendance policies?
What document do all drilling Navy Reservists sign to acknowledge their understanding of IDT period attendance policies?
Who determines whether an individual's performance on AT has been satisfactory?
Who determines whether an individual's performance on AT has been satisfactory?
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In the context of IDT period attendance, what action must members take if they miss a period?
In the context of IDT period attendance, what action must members take if they miss a period?
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What consequence do members face for failing to meet satisfactory participation requirements?
What consequence do members face for failing to meet satisfactory participation requirements?
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What action may be taken for officers who fail to participate satisfactorily?
What action may be taken for officers who fail to participate satisfactorily?
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What must members sign if they are placed on probation?
What must members sign if they are placed on probation?
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What is a possible administrative action for enlisted members who fail to meet participation requirements?
What is a possible administrative action for enlisted members who fail to meet participation requirements?
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What is one of the benefits members become ineligible for if they fail to participate satisfactorily?
What is one of the benefits members become ineligible for if they fail to participate satisfactorily?
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When should applications for voluntary retirement and transfer to Retired Reserve status be sent to NAVPERSCOM?
When should applications for voluntary retirement and transfer to Retired Reserve status be sent to NAVPERSCOM?
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At what age must a Reservist be to receive Retired Pay for non-regular service?
At what age must a Reservist be to receive Retired Pay for non-regular service?
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What is the timeframe within which a member must submit their application to NAVPERSCOM after receiving their notification package?
What is the timeframe within which a member must submit their application to NAVPERSCOM after receiving their notification package?
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What identification card do members of the Retired Reserve eligible for Non-Regular Service Retired Pay receive?
What identification card do members of the Retired Reserve eligible for Non-Regular Service Retired Pay receive?
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What is the minimum number of years members must serve in the Reserve component if they earned 20 or more years of qualifying service on or before April 24, 2005?
What is the minimum number of years members must serve in the Reserve component if they earned 20 or more years of qualifying service on or before April 24, 2005?
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What is the number of retirement points per day for Ready Reservists attending an authorized military department-sponsored seminar?
What is the number of retirement points per day for Ready Reservists attending an authorized military department-sponsored seminar?
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What form is used to report prior Active Duty and ID service data for Reservists to establish a complete NEOPS record?
What form is used to report prior Active Duty and ID service data for Reservists to establish a complete NEOPS record?
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At what age are Navy Reserve officers in active status transferred to the Retired Reserve or discharged if not recommended for promotion?
At what age are Navy Reserve officers in active status transferred to the Retired Reserve or discharged if not recommended for promotion?
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Who among the following is not entitled to military retired pay benefits?
Who among the following is not entitled to military retired pay benefits?
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What distinguishes Honorary Retirees from regular military retirees?
What distinguishes Honorary Retirees from regular military retirees?
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What is the maximum number of inactive points that can be credited to an anniversary year ending on or after the specified date?
What is the maximum number of inactive points that can be credited to an anniversary year ending on or after the specified date?
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What is the maximum number of retirement points that can be awarded for any activity in a single calendar day?
What is the maximum number of retirement points that can be awarded for any activity in a single calendar day?
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How many hours of authorized non-resident instruction are required for one retirement point?
How many hours of authorized non-resident instruction are required for one retirement point?
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What is the maximum number of inactive retirement points that can be earned in one calendar day while on active service?
What is the maximum number of inactive retirement points that can be earned in one calendar day while on active service?
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What is the maximum number of IDT periods points that can be credited in a calendar day?
What is the maximum number of IDT periods points that can be credited in a calendar day?
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What grade or rate will members normally be retired in if they served satisfactorily?
What grade or rate will members normally be retired in if they served satisfactorily?
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How long do eligible retirement Navy reservists have to submit their retirement notification packages?
How long do eligible retirement Navy reservists have to submit their retirement notification packages?
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Which individual is responsible for determining satisfactory service for retirement?
Which individual is responsible for determining satisfactory service for retirement?
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What happens if a Navy reservist fails to submit their retirement notification package within the required timeframe?
What happens if a Navy reservist fails to submit their retirement notification package within the required timeframe?
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What document outlines the procedure for retirement for Navy reservists?
What document outlines the procedure for retirement for Navy reservists?
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What does the variable 'B' represent in the retired pay formula?
What does the variable 'B' represent in the retired pay formula?
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Why is 360 days used in the formula for calculating retired pay?
Why is 360 days used in the formula for calculating retired pay?
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What does the formula (P/360) x 0.025 x B yield?
What does the formula (P/360) x 0.025 x B yield?
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In the formula for retired pay, what do the points (P) indicate?
In the formula for retired pay, what do the points (P) indicate?
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How does the factor of 0.025 in the retired pay formula affect the calculation?
How does the factor of 0.025 in the retired pay formula affect the calculation?
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Which individuals are classified as survivors under the defined criteria?
Which individuals are classified as survivors under the defined criteria?
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What is the minimum age and requirement for a Reservist to receive Retired Pay for non-regular service?
What is the minimum age and requirement for a Reservist to receive Retired Pay for non-regular service?
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Which of the following accurately describes the conditions for young adults to be considered survivors?
Which of the following accurately describes the conditions for young adults to be considered survivors?
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What additional criteria defines someone incapable of self-support as a survivor?
What additional criteria defines someone incapable of self-support as a survivor?
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Which of the following statements about the application process for Retired Pay is correct?
Which of the following statements about the application process for Retired Pay is correct?
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What benefits are unlimited for individuals discharged from the Navy Reserve without pay but eligible for Non-Regular Retired Pay at or after age 60?
What benefits are unlimited for individuals discharged from the Navy Reserve without pay but eligible for Non-Regular Retired Pay at or after age 60?
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What health care benefit is available for members of the Navy Reserve from ages 60 through 64?
What health care benefit is available for members of the Navy Reserve from ages 60 through 64?
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At what age do individuals qualify for TRICARE for Life (TFL) with Medicare Parts A and B coverage?
At what age do individuals qualify for TRICARE for Life (TFL) with Medicare Parts A and B coverage?
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What document are individuals entitled to upon discharge from the Navy Reserve without pay but eligible for Non-Regular Retired Pay?
What document are individuals entitled to upon discharge from the Navy Reserve without pay but eligible for Non-Regular Retired Pay?
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding health care benefits for former members receiving retired pay at or after age 60?
Which of the following is FALSE regarding health care benefits for former members receiving retired pay at or after age 60?
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What identification document do Members of the Retired Reserve Without Pay receive?
What identification document do Members of the Retired Reserve Without Pay receive?
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Which of the following privileges is NOT available to Gray Area Retirees?
Which of the following privileges is NOT available to Gray Area Retirees?
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What title can Gray Area Retirees use as part of their privileges?
What title can Gray Area Retirees use as part of their privileges?
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Which benefit allows Gray Area Retirees access to leisure and shopping facilities?
Which benefit allows Gray Area Retirees access to leisure and shopping facilities?
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Which aspect is part of the privileges granted to Members of the Retired Reserve Without Pay?
Which aspect is part of the privileges granted to Members of the Retired Reserve Without Pay?
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What is the minimum number of months enlisted personnel must serve in their current grade to qualify for retirement at E7, E8, or E9?
What is the minimum number of months enlisted personnel must serve in their current grade to qualify for retirement at E7, E8, or E9?
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How many years of service are required for the grade of O5 through O8 for discretionary retirement?
How many years of service are required for the grade of O5 through O8 for discretionary retirement?
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Who has the authority to recall retired members to Active Duty with their consent during a national emergency?
Who has the authority to recall retired members to Active Duty with their consent during a national emergency?
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What is the minimum service-in-grade requirement for enlisted personnel who wish to retire at grade E6?
What is the minimum service-in-grade requirement for enlisted personnel who wish to retire at grade E6?
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In what situation might retired members be recalled to Active Duty?
In what situation might retired members be recalled to Active Duty?
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What is the effective date of retirement for Navy Reserve members aged 60 and older who are eligible for non-regular service retired pay?
What is the effective date of retirement for Navy Reserve members aged 60 and older who are eligible for non-regular service retired pay?
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What determines the effective date of retirement for members of the Navy Reserve who retire due to physical disability?
What determines the effective date of retirement for members of the Navy Reserve who retire due to physical disability?
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What is the effective date of retirement for members who are subject to mandatory removal from active status and are not eligible for non-regular service retired pay?
What is the effective date of retirement for members who are subject to mandatory removal from active status and are not eligible for non-regular service retired pay?
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Which of the following accurately states a condition for Navy Reserve members retiring after age 60?
Which of the following accurately states a condition for Navy Reserve members retiring after age 60?
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Which factor affects the effective date of retirement for Navy Reserve members who retire due to physical disabilities?
Which factor affects the effective date of retirement for Navy Reserve members who retire due to physical disabilities?
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Where are retirement point credits for Navy Reservists recorded and maintained?
Where are retirement point credits for Navy Reservists recorded and maintained?
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In what system are retirement point credits for Active Training/Active Duty Training (AT/ADT) recorded?
In what system are retirement point credits for Active Training/Active Duty Training (AT/ADT) recorded?
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How long in advance will Navy Personnel Command notify reservists of their eligibility for non-regular service retired pay?
How long in advance will Navy Personnel Command notify reservists of their eligibility for non-regular service retired pay?
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Who issues the retirement orders that specify the effective date of retirement?
Who issues the retirement orders that specify the effective date of retirement?
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What is the effective date of retirement for Navy Reserve members under age 60 who are eligible for non-regular service retired pay and retired for reasons other than physical conditions?
What is the effective date of retirement for Navy Reserve members under age 60 who are eligible for non-regular service retired pay and retired for reasons other than physical conditions?
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What must a Navy Reservist submit to seek an appointment in another service?
What must a Navy Reservist submit to seek an appointment in another service?
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How many years of qualifying service must a Reservist complete to be eligible for non-regular service retired pay at or after age 60?
How many years of qualifying service must a Reservist complete to be eligible for non-regular service retired pay at or after age 60?
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What is the maximum number of points that can be awarded in an anniversary year for non-regular retirement?
What is the maximum number of points that can be awarded in an anniversary year for non-regular retirement?
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Who qualifies for retirement point credit?
Who qualifies for retirement point credit?
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At what point is a Reservist transferred to Retired Reserve status after completing required service?
At what point is a Reservist transferred to Retired Reserve status after completing required service?
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What is the minimum notice period required for a Navy Reserve officer to submit a voluntary resignation request?
What is the minimum notice period required for a Navy Reserve officer to submit a voluntary resignation request?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for involuntary discharge of Navy Reserve officers?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for involuntary discharge of Navy Reserve officers?
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Which instruction governs the procedural guidance for processing resignations and discharges for Navy Reserve officers?
Which instruction governs the procedural guidance for processing resignations and discharges for Navy Reserve officers?
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What is the consequence for a military officer who fails to maintain professional qualifications?
What is the consequence for a military officer who fails to maintain professional qualifications?
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Which reason is included for the involuntary discharge of an officer who has been in USNR-S2 status for over a year?
Which reason is included for the involuntary discharge of an officer who has been in USNR-S2 status for over a year?
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What form must officers recently separated from Active Duty complete to be assigned to the Navy Reserve?
What form must officers recently separated from Active Duty complete to be assigned to the Navy Reserve?
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What is the code assigned to non-prior service personnel until they complete their Initial Active Duty Training (IADT) and basic training?
What is the code assigned to non-prior service personnel until they complete their Initial Active Duty Training (IADT) and basic training?
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Who has the authority to grant higher-level security clearance for officers in the Navy Reserve?
Who has the authority to grant higher-level security clearance for officers in the Navy Reserve?
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What status does an officer maintain under an indefinite Ready Reserve Service Agreement?
What status does an officer maintain under an indefinite Ready Reserve Service Agreement?
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What document must be provided alongside the most recent DD 214 for officers separating to the Navy Reserve?
What document must be provided alongside the most recent DD 214 for officers separating to the Navy Reserve?
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What must be submitted to NAVPERSCOM to place an officer in a drilling status?
What must be submitted to NAVPERSCOM to place an officer in a drilling status?
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Which document is required for Direct Commission Officers, Limited Duty Officers, and Warrant Officers when assigned to Navy Reserve?
Which document is required for Direct Commission Officers, Limited Duty Officers, and Warrant Officers when assigned to Navy Reserve?
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What does NAVPERS 1000/4 signify?
What does NAVPERS 1000/4 signify?
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Which document is NOT required for an officer to be assigned to Navy Reserve?
Which document is NOT required for an officer to be assigned to Navy Reserve?
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Which of the following is a prerequisite for officers needing to transfer to Navy Reserve?
Which of the following is a prerequisite for officers needing to transfer to Navy Reserve?
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What does the NAVPERS 1200/1 form serve as?
What does the NAVPERS 1200/1 form serve as?
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Which form is utilized for Active Duty for training orders and pay vouchers?
Which form is utilized for Active Duty for training orders and pay vouchers?
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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding NAVPERS 1200/1?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding NAVPERS 1200/1?
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Which form is NOT associated with trophy purposes?
Which form is NOT associated with trophy purposes?
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In what context would you most likely use NAVCOMPT 2120?
In what context would you most likely use NAVCOMPT 2120?
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Study Notes
- Members must perform a minimum of 12 to 14 days of Active Duty (AT) each fiscal year when required.
- Reservists must accrue at least 50 points each anniversary year to obtain a qualifying year toward retirement.
- All drilling Navy Reservists must sign a NAVRES 1570/2 to acknowledge their understanding of the Navy's policy on IDT (Initial Duty Training) attendance, absence notification, and missed IDT procedures.
- The Commanding Officer (CO) of the command to which a member is ordered determines whether their AT performance was satisfactory.
- Failure to meet satisfactory participation requirements results in ineligibility for incentive bonus, MGIB, and promotion.
- Administrative actions for unsatisfactory participation include:
- Enlisted personnel placed on probation for 6 months, or processed for ADSEP (Administrative Discharge from Enlisted Personnel).
- Officers may have their drill assignments cancelled and be transferred to the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve), and may be recommended for separation for cause.
- Members placed on probation will be counselled concerning the requirement for future participation and will sign the NAVPERS 10770/613.
- One retirement point is awarded for each day of attendance at an authorized military department-sponsored seminar, symposium, or similar assembly.
- Enter the first 15 letters of the Reservist's last name on the NAVPERS 1810/1.
- A maximum of 90 inactive points per year can be credited to the anniversary year ending on or after that date.
- A maximum of 2 inactive retirement points may be awarded in 1 calendar day for any activity or combination of activities and no more than 1 point for any day in which the member is in an active service on Active Duty including AT, ADT, or ADSW.
- A maximum of 2 retirement points may be credited for attendance at IDT periods in any 1 calendar day.
- One point per 3 hours of authorized non-resident instruction (Navy correspondence courses) successfully completed.
- Enlisted personnel promoted to E7, E8, or E9 in the Navy Reserve who voluntarily request retirement must have served satisfactorily for 24 months in the grade in which they wish to be retired.
Retirement Point Recording
- Retirement point credits for Navy Reservists are recorded and maintained in the Navy Enlisted/Officer Participation System (NEOPS), a subsystem of IMAPMIS.
- Retirement point credits for AT/ADT are recorded in NSIPS via the supporting NOSC or service record holder
Voluntary Retirement/Transfer to Retired Reserve
- Applications for voluntary retirement or transfer to Retired Reserve status should be submitted 6-12 months in advance of the requested date to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-912).
- To receive Retired Pay for non-regular service, a Reservist must be at least 60 years of age.
- The application must be completed and sent to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-912) within 30 days of receipt.
- To establish a complete NEOPS record of retirement point credits and the member's anniversary year date, prior Active Duty and ID service data from another Reserve component, previous enlistment, or appointment information must be reported by NAVPERS 1810/1, Naval Reserve Retirement Point Capture.
- Navy Personnel Command notifies Navy Reserve personnel 3 to 6 months in advance of their eligibility for non-regular service retired pay.
Retired Reserve Privileges (Gray Area Retirees)
- Identification Card: DD 2 (RES) (submitted with DD 1172)
- Uniform Wearing: Use "United States Navy – Retired" in their title for ceremonies or official functions.
- Eligibility for Benefits: Former members discharged without pay but eligible for non-regular retired pay at or after age 60 are eligible for commissary, exchange, and MWR benefits, and are entitled to the DD 1173. They are also entitled to VSGLI (Veterans Servicemembers Group Life Insurance).
- Additional Benefits: Access to Navy correspondence courses, space-available transportation, and survivor benefits.
Reserve Component Service Years
- Members who have earned 20 or more years of qualifying service on or before April 24, 2005, must have served for 6 years in a Reserve component.
- For SELRES determined to be NPQ/unfit, a maximum of 15 years of qualifying service is needed to be eligible for non-regular service retired pay at or after age 60.
Additional Information
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All Navy Reserve officers in an active status (USNR-R or USNR-S1) or on the ISL (USNR-S2) in a rank below rear admiral (lower half) who have not been recommended for promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) will be transferred to the Retired Reserve or discharged when they reach 62 years of age.
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Honorary retirees are not entitled to military retired pay benefits, nor are they authorized to retain a U.S. Armed Forces identification card.
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Members will normally be retired in the highest grade or rate in which the members served satisfactorily as determined by SECNAV (OPNAVINST 1820.1).
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An eligible retirement Navy reservist has 30 days to complete retirement notification packages sent from Navy Personnel Command.
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Reserve component officers (O1 through O4) require a minimum of 6 months of service in the desired grade for discretionary retirement. Officers (O5 through O8) require 3 years.
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Officers in the Navy Reserve who desire appointment in another service must submit a DD Form 368.
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Gray Area Retirees are those who transferred to Retired Reserve status after completing the required service for non-regular retired pay benefits. (Not under age 60)
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Honorary Retirees are those transferred to Retired Reserve in lieu of a discharge, transfer, or retention in the Standby Reserve (inactive status), and are not eligible for non-regular service retirement pay.
Officers Recently Released/Separated from Active Duty
- Assigned to the Navy Reserve require a NAVPERS 1200/1 (Ready Reserve Transfer Request Service Agreement).
- Acceptance and Oath of Office paperwork is required.
- A copy of the most recent DD Form 214 is needed.
- A copy of the separation orders is required.
Ready Reserve Obligation
- Officers are under an indefinite Ready Reserve Service Agreement.
- They remain Ready Reservists until separated or transferred.
Higher-Level Security Clearance
- Supporting NOSC Command (CO) grants security clearances for Navy Reserve officers.
Non-prior Service Personnel
- Non-prior service personnel receive a "TBX" MAS code until completing IADT and basic training.
Retirement Point Calculation
- Formula: (P/360) X 0.025 X B = $ per month
- P = Total retirement points
- 360 = Days in a year (used for calculation)
- B = Base pay
Survivor Benefits
- Surviving spouses
- Unremarried widows or widowers
- Unmarried children under age 21
- Those under 23 if enrolled full time in college
- Those incapable of self-support because of a physical or mental incapacity which existed prior to their 21st birthday.
Health Care Benefits
- TRICARE Prime, Standard, or Extra coverage from ages 60 through 64.
- TRICARE for Life (TFL) with Medicare Parts A and B coverage at age 65.
Recall to Active Duty
- Retired Reservists are liable for involuntary recall to Active Duty in time of war or national emergency declared by Congress. SECNAV may authorize recall to Active Duty in such cases, subject to their consent, normally when skills cannot be found in the Active Duty or Reserve inventory.
Retirement Effective Dates
- Retirement for non-physical reasons, age 60+: The date the member is entitled to retired pay.
- Retirement for physical disability: The date SECNAV approves the retirement.
- Mandatory removal from active status, ineligible for non-regular pay at 60+: 1st day of the month.
- Retirement for non-physical reasons, under 60: The 1st day of the month.
- Retirement Orders: Issued by CHNAVPERS or NAVPERSCOM.
Retirement Point Credit Eligibility
- Active Duty (USN, USMC, USCG, USA, USAF, or Public Health Service)
- Reserve (i.e., USNR, USMCR, USCGR, USAR, USAFR, ANG)
- Members of a Reserve component in an active status (SELRES, IRR, or Standby Reserve Active Status List)
- Members of a Reserve component in a retired status who are ordered to perform Active Duty
Retirement Point Crediting
- Full year periods for crediting qualifying years for non-regular retirement are based on "anniversary" years.
- Maximum points in an anniversary year: 365 points
- Maximum points in a leap year: 366 points
Officer Resignation/Discharge
- Policy and Procedures: Governed by SECNAVINST 1920.6C, directed by NAVPERSCOM (PERS-911).
- Voluntary Resignation: Submit resignation requests through chain of command to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-911) at least 90 days prior to the requested resignation date.
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Involuntary Discharge Reasons:
- Age, years of service.
- Promotion failures.
- Physical disqualification.
- USNR-S2 status for more than 1 year.
- Approved Mobilization Disposition Board.
- “probationary officer.”
- Fails to maintain professional qualifications.
- Any reason directed by SECNAV.
Additional Information
- To place an officer in a drilling (pay) status, it must be submitted to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-911).
- NAVPERS 1000/4 is Officer Appointment Acceptance and Oath of Office.
- For Direct Commission Officers, Limited Duty Officers, and Warrant Officers assigned to Navy Reserve, these documents are needed: Ready Reserve Transfer Request Service Agreement, Appointment and Oath of Office, enlisted History of Assignments (Page 5s), and the most current enlistment or immediate reenlistment DD Form 4.
Additional Information
- Active Duty for Training Orders and Pay Voucher: NAVCOMPT 2120
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