Can someone tell me why VMET has me as in the service longer than I was or does it also count IRR time ?

PFC Jason Jackson — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:20:13 -0400

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Apr 11 at 2017 9:37 PM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:37:01 -0400

Yes, IRR time is counted in longevity but doesn't count towards retired pay ie My time in uniform was 22 years but add IRR time it adds up to 37 years but only the 22 counts toward retired pay.

Response by PO1 Chad Alcock made Nov 22 at 2019 11:32 AM

PO1 Chad Alcock — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:32:18 -0500

The Delayed Entry Program also counts for time in service, but not for pay purposes.

Response by SGT Lewis Ray Rains made Dec 9 at 2019 2:22 AM

SGT Lewis Ray Rains — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 02:22:10 -0500

When did the Military start requiring am 8 year obligation?? I served, from 02/1965 to 02/1968, Active Duty, was transferred to Inactive Reserve Duty from 02/1968 to 02/1971, then was discharged!! 6 Years total!! Total obligation then was only 6 Years??!!??!