RP Question: Do Veterans or Retired count as members of the major branches, or only current servicemembers?

1LT Nick Kidwell — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 20:56:49 -0400

So I'm looking at the gaps in my RP profile, and I'm seeing that according to RP, I'm not "connected" to people from all four major military branches.

I see all four represented in my Contacts list, but that bit is still incomplete. Does this refer to JUST current service members?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 22 at 2014 9:11 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 21:11:05 -0400

I believe its anyone SM, V or R. Veterans and retired branch of service is based on the last branch they served in, for those who served in multiple.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 22 at 2014 9:49 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 21:49:18 -0400

To get the "all major branches" bonus, you need all 5 branches, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Retirees count as their active branch of service. Sounds like you missed a branch.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2014 11:10 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:10:25 -0400

Active Duty and active reserve.