Is your BASD adjusted if you've had a break in service?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 23:41:06 -0400

From my understanding BASD is used for calculating your time towards retirement. I had an 11 month break in service and my unit adjusted my BASD by moving my date to the right 11 months. Was this done properly? I couldn't find very much information on BASD adjustment while researching on my own, so now I'm polling the audience to see if anyone has any insight.

I joined the Army on an active duty status in August of 2003 and completed my initial [4 year] contract. Afterward, I transferred to the IRR for 11 months before coming back on active duty in July 2008 to present. My ERB used to reflect a BASD of 5 August 2003, but now says 1 July 2004.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2016 11:45 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 23:45:46 -0400

Negative. Your BASD never changes. But your PEBD does if you've had a full (not IRR) break in service.

Response by SSG Max Geitner made Apr 28 at 2016 12:52 AM

SSG Max Geitner — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:52:46 -0400

Yes

Response by SFC David McMahon made Apr 28 at 2016 4:31 AM

SFC David McMahon — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 04:31:12 -0400

Your DD214 from previous (and current) will be totaled upon retirement (or separation), no need to worry.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 6:46 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:46:12 -0400

Yes, they did it right. But your basic pay entry date should remain your original date.

Response by SFC Andrew Miller made Apr 28 at 2016 7:16 AM

SFC Andrew Miller — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 07:16:55 -0400

They did it correctly.

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Apr 28 at 2016 7:36 AM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 07:36:02 -0400

As others have said the BASD will change based on breaks in service, but your PEBD will reflect the original date. There is a standard DA form for a time in service computation that can be done through your personnel division. Some people have crazy situations with breaks in service, but this time computation is going to be needed prior to retirement or some boards even require it.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 28 at 2016 9:23 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:23:00 -0400

That's correct...BASD is all your ACTIVE service.

1SG Private RallyPoint Member, you have it reversed; PEBD normally doesn't change...unless there's an actual break in service, when SM is not in any active or reserve component status (normally after your initial 8-year obligation).

Note: I've been calculating services dates for over 15 years...the information is contained in the DoDFMR.

Response by SSG Thomas Gallegos made Apr 28 at 2016 5:28 PM

SSG Thomas Gallegos — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:28:26 -0400

Yes it is correct.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 6:35 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:35:04 -0400

DoD 7000.14-R will have the instructions for calculating your PEBD, which will calculate your creditable service for your Basic Pay. Here is a link to assist: https://www.hrc.army.mil/OPMD/Computing%20Length%20of%20Service%20for%20Pay%20Purposes
I know in the Reserves your PEBD is used to calculate retirement because we must have 20 good years of service in order to be eligible for retirement.

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Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 9:19 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:19:42 -0400

Thank you all for taking the time to answer my question.

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Mar 13 at 2018 2:30 AM

MSG John Duchesneau — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:30:01 -0400

Yes.