If I'm promoted and transfer into the IRR to pin on my new rank, can I accrue time in grade toward retirement while in the IRR?

2017-05-15T09:37:37-04:00

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2017 9:46 AM

2017-05-15T09:46:06-04:00

No. IRR is just that, inactive...

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made May 15 at 2017 9:59 AM

2017-05-15T09:59:41-04:00

Yes, you will accrue TIME IN GRADE while in the IRR, and continue to move up the base pay charts.

If you need good years, you might have a tougher road of it. Really hard to get good years, or even points, right now.

Response by CAPT Joel Rothschild made May 15 at 2017 10:17 AM

2017-05-15T10:17:25-04:00

Yes, you count time in grade until either retirement or separation, regardless of status.

Response by LTC Stephen B. made May 15 at 2017 10:41 AM

2017-05-15T10:41:33-04:00

Time in grade and time in service towards pay - both clocks continue to tick.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2017 3:25 PM

2017-05-15T15:25:17-04:00

That is an iffy question. If you do not have a good retirement year, you get credit for time in grade and time in service, but NOT retirement. If you get mobilized, perform an IMA duty, or some other duty status and accrue at least 50 points you get all three- retirement, TIS and TIG.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2017 6:47 AM

2017-05-17T06:47:22-04:00

While in the IRR you earn 15 points a year toward retirement, just enough to keep your time in grade and time in service. It will not give you enough time towards a good year for retirement. You are a ready reserve asset with no pay and must maintain Ht/Wt and APFT on your own. It does not help your career but it keeps you from a break in service/attached. Only good if you need to take care of personal issues. I do t recommend staying in the IRR for long if you don't have to. If you can get attached to an Ima unit to get your points you are better off. See a career counselor for more information. Good luck.