Are there demographics for retirees by MOS/branch?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 19:09:27 -0400

With the latest possible changes to military retirement, I've been in several debates lately where someone thinks a particular MOS has more or less representation at hitting the 20 year mark either by a ratio of the force or raw numbers. Combat arms MOSs would appear to be harder on the body with possibly more medical retirements and ETSs, but as a community they are larger with more opportunities for advancement than other MOSs. I've never seen any hard data to go one way or the other. Are there numbers out there for how different MOSs make it to retirement?

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Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 13 at 2015 7:13 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Wed, 13 May 2015 19:13:52 -0400

Interesting question MAJ Private RallyPoint Member. I don't think I've ever come across a breakdown of retirement by MOS. I will be following this thread ... thanks for posting the question!

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 13 at 2015 7:18 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Wed, 13 May 2015 19:18:04 -0400

Sir,
The "simple" way to calculate it would be by E9 (and E8, E7) representation of MOS. They should give you a good idea of the rest. If you have X E9 per field, that gives you a baseline.

From there, you figure out average TIS to pick up E7 for the feeders to that E9. If it's 14 years (guess) that's one thing, if it's 18 years they have a higher chance, 12 years is lower.

As an example.. Using the USMC E7 selection board info.

http://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/MessagesDisplay/tabid/13286/Article/173193/fy15-gunnery-sergeant-selection-board.aspx

FY15 GUNNERY SERGEANT SELECTION BOARD > The Official United States Marine Corps Public Website...

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