Do I qualify for separation pay if I've signed a 3 year contract to the Army Reserves?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:17:24 -0400

So my ETS is 26JUN16, and Ive been in since 23NOV10. Do I qualify for separation pay if I've signed a 3 year contract to the Army Reserves?

Response by SSG Waldo Yamada made Apr 4 at 2016 1:25 PM

SSG Waldo Yamada — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:25:38 -0400

If you involuntarily separated. I advise you to go see the doctors to get all your medical issues recorded before you exit out. So the ides system will track you. If you're completely healthy. You probably will not get separation pay. Separation pay is for retirees and those whom involuntarily separated. Good luck on your future career soldier.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 2:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:17:43 -0400

I believe you do, however, if you choose to retire from the reserves, it may cost you in retirement payments.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 4 at 2016 6:04 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:04:00 -0400

Are you being involuntarily separated?

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Apr 4 at 2016 7:50 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 19:50:11 -0400

I have never heard of anyone getting separation pay for medical or any other reason at less than 15 years. This is not the forum I would be asking- your local Personnel or Finance could address your specific situation. I left active duty after 4 years on my contract and got a DD214...that was it. If you have contributed to TSP you will have something in the future, but you should not have nay benefit for serving 3 years.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 4 at 2016 10:18 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 22:18:45 -0400

In your case, SPC Private RallyPoint Member, based on your information, you will not qualify for separation pay because you will not have 6 years or more on separation.