Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com (5) Years of active Federal service. (6) Other pertinent information. e. Soldiers who have completed a minimum of 18 years of active Federal service may, if otherwise eligible, be extended for the minimum time required to complete 20 years active Federal service. Retirement must be accomplished not later than the last day of the month in which the Soldier attains retirement eligibility. Application for retirement will be submitted at the time extension is authorized. Approval/disapproval authority is outlined in AR 601–280. f.
USAR Soldiers who have completed a minimum of 18 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60 may be extended for the minimum time required to complete 20 years qualifying service. Approval/disapproval authority is outlined in AR 140–111. Transfer to the IRR, Retired Reserve, or discharge will be accomplished at the end of the retirement year in which the Soldier attains the 20 qualifying years. g. ARNG Soldiers who have completed a minimum of 18 years qualifying service for retired pay at age 60 may be extended for the minimum time required to complete 20 years qualifying service by the State Adjutant General; disapproval authority is the CNGB.
Transfer to the IRR, Retired Reserve, or discharge will be accomplished at the end of the retired year in which the Soldier attains the 20 qualifying years. 12 AR 600–9 • 27 November 2006