All military retirements are protected from inflation by an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as measured by the Department of Labor. Under the Final Pay, High-36, and BRS retirement plans, the annual COLA is equal to the percentage increase in the CPI year over year.

Members who accumulate 20 or more years of active service are eligible for retirement. There are three non-disability retirement plans currently in effect for active duty retirees. These are Final Pay plan, High-36 Month Average plan, and Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986 (more commonly referred to as REDUX) plan.

Reserve retirement is sometimes called non-regular retirement. Members who accumulate 20 or more years of qualifying service are eligible for reserve retirement when they reach age 60 or, in some cases, a lesser qualifying age.

2017年6月26日 · retirement do not change • The pension is still the primary component of military retirement Continuation Pay • Mid-career incentive designed to maintain force retention • Payable at 8, but not more than 12 years of service • AC*: 2.5x to 13x monthly basic pay (RC: 0.5x to 6x)

BRS Calculator - This calculator estimates your retirement benefits under the Blended Retirement System (BRS). High-3 Calculator - This calculator estimates your retirement benefits under the Legacy High-3 retirement plan.

The Blended Retirement System combines elements of the legacy retirement system with benefits similar to those offered in many civilian 401(k) plans. The opt-in period for the majority of service members closed Dec. 31, 2018.

Welcome to the Department of Defense High-3 Calculator. This calculator is designed to assist Service members in projecting their pension under the Hi-3 retirement plan.

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The BRS provides government benefits toward retirement through your TSP account, which offers access to a mix of investment funds through contributions to a Traditional (pretax) retirement account, a Roth (after-tax)

2017年12月8日 · The Blended Retirement System Lump Sum Option The lump sum option is a feature of the Blended Retirement System (BRS), which gives service members choices at retirement. Service members under BRS who qualify for retired pay, may be eligible to elect either a 25 percent or 50 percent discounted portion of their