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How do Army Reserve/Guard Gray Area Reservists file their retirement package?
1. Human Resource Command (HRC) will not mail you a packet before your 60th birthday reminding you to file your retirement package, it’s your responsibility to get the info and submit the packet to HRC.
2. The HRC website is www.hrc.army.mil - under Separations and Retirements for Gray Area retirees, you can find the information on Retiree application checklist along with the required forms.
RETIRED PAY APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Application Forms:
Application for Retired Pay Benefits (DD Form 108)
o Complete blocks 1-8 and 18-19; Leave blocks 9-17 blank
o Sign and date (blocks 18-19)
o All signatures must be original, may be digitally signed
Data for Payment of Retired Personnel (DD Form 2656)
o Witness cannot be a person named in sections V, IX, or X
o Spouse must concur if you elect (34c) child(ren) only coverage, (35a) does not elect full spouse coverage or (34g) declines coverage when married
o Block 37 Insurable Interest – You cannot choose insurable interest if married
o All signatures must be original, may be digitally signed
(Optional) Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form (SF 1199A)
All signatures must be original
Supporting Documents:
Chronological Points Statement (AHRC 249E/DA 5016, NGB 23B)
o If points are missing from your Chronological Points Statement, include supporting documents for missing time.
20 YR Letter or 15 YR Letter (Notification of Eligibility (NOE) for Retired Pay at age 60)
Promotion or Reduction Order (for Soldiers applying at higher rank held)
Separation Order (Transfer order to Retired Reserve)
Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan Election (DD Form 2656-5 or DD Form 1883) (completed at the time of your 20 YR Letter/15 YR Letter/NOE)
If applicable, DD Form 2656-6 (RCSBP Election Change Certificate)
o Supporting documents for change (i.e. marriage, death, birth certificates, divorce decree as applicable)
If applicable, Age 60 Extension Waiver
If applicable, Reduced Age/90 Day Drop (qualifying reserve on active duty on or after 29 Jan 08):
Write “Reduced Age/90 Day Drop” at the top of DD Form 108 and 2656
Reserve on active-duty orders for qualifying periods
DD 214s for qualifying periods
Submit application by using one of the methods below:
Mail: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND ATTN: AHRC PDP TR
1600 SPEARHEAD DIVISION AVENUE DEPT 482 FORT KNOX, KY 40122
Scan and e-mail: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-retirement-application-request@mail.mil (file must be less than 3 megs)
Fax: 502-613-4524
(PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS)
For further information on filing for retirement see the following HRC website: Gray Area Retirements Branch (army.mil)
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