What does a "good year" means for USAR retirement?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:35:02 -0400

I don't plan on retiring anytime soon but I'll be hitting my 20th year of service at the end of July... or at least I think its going to count as 20 years...? This is where my question comes from, on my commissioning year 2012 I ended up doing only 48 points (long story short unit I was in as a SMP Cadet was disbanding). Now 48 points don't count as a good year but on the retirement document I see that I get quantified for time as 11months. My question is say that if I wanted to retire on my 20th year, does that mean I have to wait 20 years and 1 month. Or does it mean that to bad so sad, I need to do 21 years of service to qualify for 20 years of retirement?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2022 12:50 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:50:01 -0400

Generally, a Reservist is eligible for Non-Regular Retirement once they have 20 Qualifying Years of service. Also known as a Good Year, a member accrues a Qualifying Year after they have earned a minimum of 50 retirement points in their own Anniversary Year. This year, which typically begins on the anniversary of their first day in the Reserve or date commissioned and ends the day prior to the anniversary. This date can change throughout a career depending on breaks in service or other factors.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2022 12:54 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:54:41 -0400

I had 11 months and 13 days 1 year because I was switching from the National Guard to the Army Reserve. You will have to do 21 years to get 20 years 11 months credit. Time goes by fast so don't sweat it!
Also, make sure your packet is turned in properly. I was in a one Star Command and my G1 turned in my pocket and yet somehow it was lost at the 3 Star Command level. I was supposed to receive my retirement pension on the first of January 2022. By the 15th I was able to get ahold of Human Resources command and forward them all the paperwork that I had from my G1 on PDF. I did not get paid until the first of June. They'll tell you it will take up to 150 days to get paid from the time they get the paperwork. So just to make sure you get your money on time, double check.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Jun 21 at 2022 2:56 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:56:44 -0400

As my fellow OCS class 39 graduate, LTC Conway, has answered your question so well I'll just say this. Make sure you take care of yourself as much as you take care of your Soldiers. If you are hurt during USAR battle assembly (excuse me for laughing at that name), annual training or any other active duty time get it documented. You may need it for VA purposes later on.