Does early retirement under TERA still entitle the retiree to the same non pay benefits as a 20 yr retirement https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-early-retirement-under-tera-still-entitle-the-retiree-to-the-same-non-pay-benefits-as-a-20-yr-retirement <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Thu, 28 May 2015 12:25:47 -0400 Does early retirement under TERA still entitle the retiree to the same non pay benefits as a 20 yr retirement https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-early-retirement-under-tera-still-entitle-the-retiree-to-the-same-non-pay-benefits-as-a-20-yr-retirement <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> CW3 Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 28 May 2015 12:25:47 -0400 2015-05-28T12:25:47-04:00 Response by PV2 David Minnicks made May 28 at 2015 12:31 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-early-retirement-under-tera-still-entitle-the-retiree-to-the-same-non-pay-benefits-as-a-20-yr-retirement?n=702432&urlhash=702432 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Following PV2 David Minnicks Thu, 28 May 2015 12:31:48 -0400 2015-05-28T12:31:48-04:00 Response by MAJ Jim Steven made May 28 at 2015 2:52 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-early-retirement-under-tera-still-entitle-the-retiree-to-the-same-non-pay-benefits-as-a-20-yr-retirement?n=703028&urlhash=703028 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>From what I understand, everything is the same except a little less money...<br />You have to select TERA, it isnt just given, and it is based on you not getting promoted, but having between 15 and &lt;20 years.<br />so, i imagine most people taking TERA would rather have gotten promoted and done 20, but instead, no promotion, and thankfully, we can still get a retirement (less money and a lower rank, but better than nothing). MAJ Jim Steven Thu, 28 May 2015 14:52:07 -0400 2015-05-28T14:52:07-04:00 2015-05-28T12:25:47-04:00