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Members who remain on active duty for 20 or more years are eligible for retirement Three non-disability retirement systems:
- Final Pay
- High-3 Year Average
- Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986 (more commonly referred to as REDUX). REDUX was revised by the FY2000 National Defense Authorization Act---a $30,000 Career Status Bonus (CSB) was added for those who accept the REDUX retirement system. Individuals formerly under REDUX may now choose between the High-3 and CSB/REDUX systems The date of first entry to the military determines which retirement system applies, and whether a member has the option to choose a retirement system. To find out which system applies, select "which system" from the Navigation bar on the OSD Military Compensation website Retirement Choice Calculator (High-3 vs. CSB/REDUX)
Shows comparative results in the choice of retirement options for selected individuals with specific ranks and years of service. The calculator can generate similar charts and tables based on individual situations (expected retirement grade, years of service, and age). It can also compare results based on the use of the career retention bonus under the CSB/REDUX option, such as allocation of money to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), an investment such as a mutual fund, and/or spend a portion on a purchase CSB/REDUX Calculator
For members who have already elected CSB/REDUX, this calculator estimates your retirement pay flow under the CSB/REDUX retirement system REDUX Bonus Could Cost You; Specific Plan for CSB/REDUX
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