Posted on Aug 4, 2016
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I have my eligibility letter and have held my current rank for just over 2 years. My concern is being reduced and my retirement pay will be reflective upon that rank. If staying in a few months longer is the resolution so be it however for personal reasons, it makes every bit of sense to retire now.

I have read a bullet comment on a memo that reads, grades E-7 - E-9 are reduced in rank if grade not held for 3 years. I cannot find regulation to support that. Any help would be great.
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Depends on when you joined the service.
The shortest answer is that your retired pay will be based on the average of your last 36 months of pay multiplied by 2.5% per year of service, unless you opted for the new retirement system.
AR 600-8-7, if memory serves.
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SFC John Hill
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He's NG, I know they have some regs that differ from the applicable RA/ER. They use a different formula to determine TIS and retirement pay. Not sure about TIG requirements.
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MAJ Knowledge Management Specialist
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It's actually within Title 10 of the US Code. This particular link covers commissioned officers. I saw another for Warrant Officers. I did not see one for NCOs. I would think they wouldl all be the same, but I can't vouch for that.
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SFC Richard Giles
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I believe to new regulation states 3 yrs. At least that's what they told me last year. I may be wrong.
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I'm "hearing" the same but that's my point of the question about the regulation. I find that people don't often update their forms and they just follow the guides of what was in place before. I'm looking for the actual regulation that specifically states 3 years.
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