Officer OpportunitiesOfficer Opportunitiesin the Navy Reservein the Navy Reserve

Career Transition Office (CTO)Career Transition Office (CTO)

http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/TRANSITION/Pages/Officer.aspxTRANSITION/Pages/Officer.aspx

Leaving Active Duty?Leaving Active Duty?Consider the Navy Reserve!

A Minimal Time Commitment To The Navy Reserve Earns You:

• A secure retirement pension• Medical benefits• Extra monthly income• Camaraderie, SGLI, paid travel and more….

Contact the CTO and discover the opportunities waiting for you!

Camaraderie, pride and patriotismCamaraderie, pride and patriotism

Benefits2-year involuntary mobilization deferment.2-year involuntary mobilization deferment.

Affiliation bonuses and critical wartime specialty paysAffiliation bonuses and critical wartime specialty pays

Reserve retirement benefits (after 20 qualifying years of service) and TSP eligibilityReserve retirement benefits (after 20 qualifying years of service) and TSP eligibility

Full low-cost medical and dental coverage for you and your familyFull low-cost medical and dental coverage for you and your family

Network for jobs and business opportunities Network for jobs and business opportunities

GI-Bill transferabilityGI-Bill transferability

Educational benefits (Navy College, DANTES, CLEP, Apprenticeship Program, Montgomery GI-Bill)Educational benefits (Navy College, DANTES, CLEP, Apprenticeship Program, Montgomery GI-Bill)

Life and long-term care insuranceLife and long-term care insurance

Full MWR privileges (golf, gym, & theater)Full MWR privileges (golf, gym, & theater)

Unlimited Navy Exchange & Commissary visitsUnlimited Navy Exchange & Commissary visits

Recall opportunities / Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) / Full Time Support (FTS)Recall opportunities / Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) / Full Time Support (FTS)

Space “A” availability for air travelSpace “A” availability for air travel

Involuntary Mobilization DefermentInvoluntary Mobilization Deferment

All Veteran personnel who affiliate SELRES within 6 months (183 days) of release from active duty qualify

for a 2-year deferment from involuntary mobilization.

Those who join the SELRES 7 to 12 months after leaving active duty are eligible for a 1-year deferment.

Get a bonus for joining Get a bonus for joining the SELRES!the SELRES!

Eligible officers/designators are entitled to an affiliation bonus in exchange for a 3-year SELRES commitment.

Refer to NAVADMIN 165/13 for more specifics.

• Need 50 minimum points to have a qualifying year based on your anniversary date. (Must earn 35 points annually + 15 gratuitous points).

• Can obtain a maximum total of 130 inactive duty points per FY via drills and correspondence courses … equal to 4 months on AD!

• Certain types of drills, e.g., funeral honors, will count in addition to the 130.

• Estimate your retirement

MUST EARN 20 MUST EARN 20 QUALIFYING YEARS QUALIFYING YEARS

COMBINED ACTIVE AND COMBINED ACTIVE AND RESERVERESERVE

How Do I Earn How Do I Earn Retirement Points?Retirement Points?

• 1 day on active duty = 1 point.• 1 drill period (4 hrs.) = 1 point. (Four in a

weekend)• Each correspondence course has its own

worth. Excellent way to earn points.• 15 points a year for just being a Reservist.• Talk with a CTO TA to figure out your

individual points and individualize your retirement calculator.

TRICARE Reserve SelectTRICARE Reserve Select

• One Tier System• Monthly Premium $51.62

• Annual deductible E4 & below: $50

• Annual deductible E5 & above: $150

• Prescription Drug Plan

MEMBER ONLY

• One Tier System• Monthly Premium $195.81

• Annual deductible E4 & below: $100

• Annual deductible E5 & above: $300

• Prescription Drug Plan

FAMILY

Career Opportunities:Career Opportunities: Civilian & Military Civilian & Military

• Affiliation with the Navy Reserve can lead to additional civilian career opportunities:– Network with Naval Officers who already have successful

civilian careers– “Built-in” wardroom of advocates/references who want you to

succeed.

• Establish your civilian career by taking advantage of a 2-year involuntary mobilization deferment

• Volunteer for a mobilization when it fits your schedule

Post 911 GI-Bill TransferabilityPost 911 GI-Bill Transferability

• Servicemembers eligible for the Post-9/11 GI-Bill program will be able to transfer unused educational entitlement to their eligible dependents. The transferability option must be elected while actively serving (AD or SELRES) with no breaks in service.

• You must fulfill your required 4-year obligation with NO breaks in service or you risk breaking your contract and subjecting yourself to penalties.

Post-9/11 GI-Bill NPC Site

NAVADMIN 203/09 GI-Bill Transferability

Transfer of Post-9/11 GI-Bill Benefits to Dependents

EducationEducation

• The Navy is committed to helping you reach your educational goals.

• Check out the Navy Reserve Education page for more details.

Reserve PayReserve Pay

• Each monthly drill = 4 hours or 1 point, and Each monthly drill = 4 hours or 1 point, and you typically earn 4 pts/month or 48 you typically earn 4 pts/month or 48 pts/anniversary year*.pts/anniversary year*.

• Each annual drill = 1 point per day. You’ll Each annual drill = 1 point per day. You’ll earn at least 12 pts during your anniversary earn at least 12 pts during your anniversary year.year.

2013 Pay Charts

*check your ARPR/ASOSH in Bupers Online for your anniversary date.

Civilian Pay vs. Reserve PayCivilian Pay vs. Reserve Pay(What you get for your time)(What you get for your time)

• A Drilling LT (over 4 yrs on pay scale) 36 days per year = $10,233 annually ($35/hour), plus a retirement at age 60!

– Justification: 36 days/yr from the below:• 24 drill days (48 drills/1 weekend per month) + 12 days

annual training=36 days/year to secure retirement pay and medical benefits for you and your spouse.

– Assumption: LT comes off AD with 5 yrs • 36 days x 15 years = 540 days which equates to 2.25

years of total work to earn your retirement and peace of mind for your family.

How easy is it to find a unit How easy is it to find a unit and work with my schedule?and work with my schedule?

• There are Navy Operational Support Centers (NOSCs) and Reserve units throughout the country.

• If it is over 50 miles from your home, the Navy pays for berthing during your drill weekend.

• Flex drills/rescheduled drills are also available. This allows the Reservist to perform duties on a schedule that meets the needs of the Navy and the Reservist.

Navy Reserve Drill Sites Navy Reserve Drill Sites

What kind of work is there?What kind of work is there?• Officers will be given leadership assignments

much like AD and train with the supported command, alongside their AD counterparts:– Division Officer Tour – Department Head Tour– Command Tour (CO/XO)

• Officers may work in their specialized designator using their specific warfare training, or they may fill a non-warfare specific job that allows a new experience and focus more on staff work, research, ground job experience, etc.

Work with the Career Transition OfficeWork with the Career Transition Office

• A CTO transition assistant will ensure a smooth transition to the SELRES.

• A wealth of knowledge:– Local procedures– PSD liaison – Customize a retirement calculator based on your experience – Medical facilities liaison– Reserve Oath of Office management to ensure there is no

break in service– Find the billet that is right for you.

Information and LinksInformation and Links• To learn more about the Navy Reserve

• To learn more about the Career Transition Office

• To learn more about the benefits of the Navy Reserve

• To learn more about the 2-year involuntary mobilization deferment

• To learn more about Reserve retirement

• To create a personal retirement calculation (requires CaC access)

• To learn more about TAMP

• To learn more about TRICARE Reserve Select

• To learn more about the Post 9/11 GI-Bill

• To learn more about SGLI and long-term care insurance

• To learn more about the MWR, Navy Exchange, and Commissary

Please contact the CTO at (901) 874-4192, DSN: 882-4192 or cto.officer@navy.mil for more info.