Posted on Apr 27, 2016
Is your BASD adjusted if you've had a break in service?
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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.
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.
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That's correct...BASD is all your ACTIVE service.
1SG (Join to see), 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.
1SG (Join to see), 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.
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TSgt (Join to see)
SGM Quick, does this mean that as a reservist my BASD could change when I am only fulfilling my Inactive Duty Training and Annual Training Requirements? Also, what exactly would a BASD be used to calculate for a reservist if PEBD is used for both Basic Pay and Retirement?
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CW2 (Join to see)
SGM, I’m trying to calculate my total time in service.
I joined the navy in 20060804 and was honorably released to the navy reserve in July of 2008 (my DD214 had 1 year 10 months and 28 days). In 20090224 I went from the Navy reserve to active duty Army. My BASD on my pay is showing 20070723 and my PEBD is showing 20060804. IPPSA is saying I have 16years ish of active time. Is this correct? If not I’m I over 16 or under 16 and how do I get it fix?
Thanks
Sorry for the long message
I joined the navy in 20060804 and was honorably released to the navy reserve in July of 2008 (my DD214 had 1 year 10 months and 28 days). In 20090224 I went from the Navy reserve to active duty Army. My BASD on my pay is showing 20070723 and my PEBD is showing 20060804. IPPSA is saying I have 16years ish of active time. Is this correct? If not I’m I over 16 or under 16 and how do I get it fix?
Thanks
Sorry for the long message
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Negative. Your BASD never changes. But your PEBD does if you've had a full (not IRR) break in service.
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SFC Andrew Miller
1SG (Join to see) - You are correct about the PEBD, but he was IRR as he stated, so for calculating PEBD he does not have a break in service. BASD for active duty is adjusted based on any break from active duty, whether it be Ready Reserve, National Guard, IRR, or fully separated. The adjustment doesn't just matter for retirement on active duty, but also for time in service for promotions.
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SFC Jeff Granger
For most of those commenting & used to the Army way where the BASD never ever moves this is difficult to grasp, but he was in the inactive ready reserve, so never in an active status for any component. The relevant regulation to consider is the DODFMR which explains how to make these calculations for all service members. BASD is your active duty service date, and must be adjusted for a break in the the IRR, as would the PEBD.
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SFC (Join to see)
MAJ Carl Ballinger - I can see what you are saying. I have not had a complete break in service to change my PEBD, but remember that happening when processing DD214s. Thanks for the reminder, Sir!
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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.
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CPT Mark Gonzalez
MAJ Carl Ballinger - Roger sir, I agree. My response was more geared towards his query with irr time.
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