Non-Regular (M-Day) Retirement Office Announcements

Registration will close on Monday, 15 October 2012

NEW! RESERVIST RETIREMENT SEMINAR, Saturday, 27 October 2012

The California Army National Guard, in joint partnership with United States Army Reserve’s 91st Training Support Division, will host a Reservist (M-Day) Pre-Retirement Seminar on Saturday, 27 October 2012 at Camp San Luis Obispo (CSLO), Building 900, Perlee Theater.

The Retirement Seminar will answer Soldiers' questions on the reserve retirement process and benefits. Presenters from Military Service Centers will provide information that will help Soldiers read their retirement points, apply for retired pay, and understand the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Program (RCSBP). Representatives from Veterans Affairs and various Military Transition Organizations will cover numerous topics such as Retiree ID cards/DEERS, TriCare medical and dental programs, and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services (to include education and disability information).

Who should attend….

Soldiers with 18 or more years of qualifying service towards non-regular retirement.

Soldiers considering retirement within the next 12 months.

Soldiers with 15 or more years of service who are being medically discharged. Click here for a flyer for this event.

Click here to Register.

Mission Statement

The California Army National Guard Retirement Section provides information on benefits and entitlements to reserve Soldiers and their Families to prepare them for retirement and understand the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Program.

Below are key topics that will guide you through the retirement process.

20 Years of Qualified Service	Gray Area Retirees	Applying for Non-Regular (M-Day) Retirement

When will I receive my 20 year letter	What is a Gray Area Retiree	When to apply for Retired Pay
Retirement Packet	Benefits for Gray Area Retiree	Documents Needed for Application
What is the Reserve Component Survivor	VGLI conversion from SGLI	Send application for Retired Pay
Benefit Plan (RCSBP)	Make an I.D. Card Appointment	Statute of Limitations
RCSBP-Unit and Soldier Responsibilities	Tricare for Retired Reserves	Applying After Age 60
What is an RPAS		Reduced Eligibility Age
How do I earn Retirement Points		How to apply for reduced Eligibility Age
How to request your RPAS
How to review your RPAS
How to update your RPAS
How to transfer to the Retired Reserves
What if I held a higher rank
Online Retirement Training
How your Anniversary Year is Established
Adjustment to Anniversary Year
How to estimate your retired pay
Pre-Retirement Checklist
Consider joining the CSMR