Does the active duty service have to be consecutive?
No, the active-duty service does not have to be consecutive. Airmen just need an aggregate (cumulative) of 90 days active duty service in a fiscal year.
Does the law that reduces the Reserve retired pay age apply to active duty service performed before the effective date of the law?
No. Only the active-duty service that is performed after Jan. 28, 2008 (the date the law was signed) is credited toward reducing the Reserve retired pay age. It does not apply to regular component active-duty service.
I am in the Air National Guard and was called up because of a national emergency. Does this service count?
Yes. Creditable service includes service under a call to active service authorized by the president or the secretary of Defense under section 502(f) of title 32 for purposes of responding to a national emergency declared by the president or supported by federal funds. Orders must cite the authority and circumstances of the national emergency.
I made an RCSBP election when I received my 20-Year letter. When will the premiums be withheld from my pay?
Airmen start paying Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan premiums as soon as retired pay begins.
If I serve 180 days on active duty during a fiscal year, I am authorized to reduce my retired pay age below age 60 by six months. Does the date have to be exactly six months before my 60th birthday? Can I make the effective date later (i.e. age 60 date is Dec. 30; back the date six months would be June 30. Can I elect a later date?)?
Yes. The retired pay effective date can be on or after the authorized date (in the example, the Airman could elect any date on or after June 30).
If I was on active duty when the law was signed Jan. 28, 2008, will all this active duty service count toward the reduction?
Only the active-duty service performed after Jan. 28, 2008 can be credited toward the reduced retired pay age.
If my retired pay age is reduced below age 60, will I receive medical benefits on the retired pay effective date?
No. Medical benefits are not authorized until age 60.
Is there any reduction in the amount of my retired pay annuity if retirement is taken early?
No. The retired pay formulas remain the same and the reduced retired pay age will not affect the annuity.
Is there legislation pending to make the law retroactive back to Sept. 11, 2001?
ARPC is tracking legislation so far there has been several proposal but attempts to pass legislation to make it retroactive have been unsuccessful.
What is the minimum age I can receive Reserve retired pay?
The reduced retired pay age cannot be reduced below age 50.
What type of active duty applies?
Service on active duty pursuant to a call or order to active duty under a provision of law referred to in section 10 USC 101(a)(13)(B) or under section 12301(d). To clarify 10 USC 101(a)(13)(B), this is involuntary active duty performed under the following Sections: 688 (Secretarial), 12301(a) (Full Mobilization), 12302 (Partial Mobilization), 12304 (Presidential Reserve Call-up), 12305 (Stop Loss), or 12406 (domestic and federal emergencies--applies to ANG).
Will I receive an ID card on the retired pay effective date?
Yes. Airmen are authorized a DD Form 2 Retired (Blue) ID card. However, there will be no medical coverage authorized. Airmen will have to get a new ID when they turn age 60 that will authorize medical benefits.
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