If you get QMP'ed and have 15 years in service can you request early retirement under TERA?

2015-01-17T06:59:16-05:00

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Jan 17 at 2015 7:38 AM

2015-01-17T07:38:41-05:00

I think TERA was for people passed over..not sure about QMP.
I do know that, if eligible, you have to select TERA, it isn't just assigned to you.

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Jan 17 at 2015 8:28 AM

2015-01-17T08:28:25-05:00

TERA is an option for separation under QSP, but does not seem to be an option for those separated under QMP.

"If a Soldier falls under QSP and they have more than 15 years of service but less than 20 years of total active duty service, they can apply for TERA."

http://www.army.mil/article/124227/

Soldiers have options to explore before Army restructure

The Army is restructuring from 510,000 active duty Soldiers to 490,000 in a number of ways. Natural attrition through End Term of Service dates is one, but there are also programs to make sure quality Soldiers stay in.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 17 at 2015 9:01 AM

2015-01-17T09:01:16-05:00

I know last year for the AF, anyone over 15 that was hit with one of the programs was eligible for TERA but you had to apply for it otherwise you would be separate.