Since my BASD is 2005 and my PEBD is 2000, does this mean when I retire in five years at 20 that I'll actually get paid for 25 years?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:38:57 -0400

So my BASD is 2005 and my PEBD is 2000. Had a five year break in service. Was in the reserves for two years during that time. I'm an E6 getting paid for 19 years. However, only have almost 15 years of active duty time. Does this mean when I retire in five years at 20 that I'll actually get paid for 25 years?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2019 11:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:48:33 -0400

Originally came in Feb 2000, served until 2004. Reserves for two years. Came back in active 2009.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Sep 24 at 2019 12:12 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:12:24 -0400

I'd recommend doing a formal inquiry through finance to DFAS to see what that would be. There are a lot of baseball cards in those spokes. Don't know how that would shake out. MPD Retirements may also be able to help.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2019 1:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:35:02 -0400

I am facing the same issue. 17 for pay, 14.5 active. I havent been able to get a solid answer yet

Response by 1SG Steven Imerman made Sep 24 at 2019 3:10 AM

1SG Steven Imerman — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 03:10:57 -0400

When I retired, 22 years ago, you would get the 20 years retirement percentage of the pay (40%) of the amount from the over 24 pay column. But there have been several changes in the law since then. See your S-1.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Sep 24 at 2019 6:20 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:20:29 -0400

Ball park figure: subtract your reserve time from your overall time in service.

In order to get a solid answer check with your personnel office.

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Sep 24 at 2019 8:24 AM

MSG Gary Eckert — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:24:33 -0400

The percentage of your pay that you will receive is based on active federal service (AFS);therefore your BASD will be used. The pay that percentage is applied to is already computed based on your total service (PEBD).

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Sep 24 at 2019 10:51 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:51:43 -0400

Are you active or reserve? If you're reserve its what age the Reserves have as a retirement age (unless medically). If your're active duty then 22 1/2 years (1/2 the NG/Reserve time).
Example 8 month four days reserve = 4 months two days for Retirement minus any UCMJ bad time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2019 11:02 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:02:01 -0400

Assuming your PEBD is correct, yes you will get paid for 25 years of service at your retirement.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2019 11:03 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:03:33 -0400

Make an appointment with Retirement Services. I have 26 years pay wise and 10 years Active Duty. I found out I got credit for about 2 years. I have projected retirement date that is 7 1/2 years out but it allows me peace of mind and planning.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2021 11:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:17:16 -0500

So I found an answer. When I retire in four years with 20 years based off of my BASD, but 25 years based off of my PEBD, I will get paid for 25 years, but at 50%.

Response by SSG Keith Bodiford (Ret) made Jul 16 at 2021 7:35 PM

SSG Keith Bodiford (Ret) — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:35:05 -0400

Your retirement will be based like your pay is.

I was guard for four years and active 22. I get paid for 26 but 22 active. The years are past years for finance and country for the percentage but not towards retirement eligibility.