ARPC Mission and Hot Topics

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2. Overview Who is ARPC? Customer Service Provided Hot Topics

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4. ARPC Mission and Vision Statements Mission Dedicated professionals delivering Total Force Human Resource capabilities in support of Airmen by providing innovative personnel management and services for our customers Our mission statements say it best. At ARPC, we are �Dedicated Professionals Serving Citizen Airmen to Sustain the Total Force�. Since I�ve been the Commander, I can tell you how true this statement is. We strive to provide a global, 24/7 Total Force personnel service capability providing integrated, standardized platforms that are easy to use and access. We�ve had a long history of providing our customers with first rate service since we opened our doors in March of 1954, (the Air Reserve Records Center was initially established in Nov 1953). In September of 1965, our expanded mission led us to be re-designated as the Air Reserve Personnel Center. And we will continue that legacy as we get a brand new home on Buckley Air Force Base in the Summer of 2011. Our mission statements say it best. At ARPC, we are �Dedicated Professionals Serving Citizen Airmen to Sustain the Total Force�. Since I�ve been the Commander, I can tell you how true this statement is. We strive to provide a global, 24/7 Total Force personnel service capability providing integrated, standardized platforms that are easy to use and access. We�ve had a long history of providing our customers with first rate service since we opened our doors in March of 1954, (the Air Reserve Records Center was initially established in Nov 1953). In September of 1965, our expanded mission led us to be re-designated as the Air Reserve Personnel Center. And we will continue that legacy as we get a brand new home on Buckley Air Force Base in the Summer of 2011.

5. ARPC Authorized Positions These are authorized positions as of September 2011 Military 163 ART 2 Res AGR Officers 9 Res AGR Enlisted 24 (includes: 4 Recruiters) ANG AGR Officers 3 ANG AGR Enlisted 64 Regular Officers 8 Regular Enlisted 48 IMA Officers P/T 3 IMA Enlisted P/T 2 Civilians 213 (Includes: 1 Contracting Officer, 3 CPO , 1 AIM Manpower - all are AFRC civilians) (This number does not include 22 temporary student positions ) Note: Approximately 35% of ARPC civilians are GS-5s Contractors 58 Housekeeping � 5 CME � 53 These are authorized positions as of September 2011 Military 163 ART 2 Res AGR Officers 9 Res AGR Enlisted 24 (includes: 4 Recruiters) ANG AGR Officers 3 ANG AGR Enlisted 64 Regular Officers 8 Regular Enlisted 48 IMA Officers P/T 3 IMA Enlisted P/T 2 Civilians 213 (Includes: 1 Contracting Officer, 3 CPO , 1 AIM Manpower - all are AFRC civilians) (This number does not include 22 temporary student positions ) Note: Approximately 35% of ARPC civilians are GS-5s Contractors 58 Housekeeping � 5 CME � 53

6. ARPC Customer Base These are population numbers as of 30 Sep 11 Note: Retired is � of the pie (green colors) All numbers are rounded off to the nearest 100 These are population numbers as of 30 Sep 11 Note: Retired is � of the pie (green colors) All numbers are rounded off to the nearest 100

7. Traditional & AGR Reservists Officer Promotion Boards/Officer Selection Record (OSR) Master Records (ARMS) Entitlements Point History (PCARS) Policy Implementation Force Development Enlisted Unit Vacancy for HQ AGR assigned only Enlisted PEP Board for CMSgt & SMSgt � TR only Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB) Online Applications/Requests Awards and Decorations Evaluations Evaluation Appeals OPR/EPR Notices for Rater/Ratee Retirement Applications (including AGR � AD) Reserve Officer Development Plan (R-ODP) Reserve School Selection Board (RSSB) Applications Military Service Dates Duty History Changes/Corrections RCSBP Calculator

8. Retired Reservist Reserve < Age 60 - awaiting pay Mobilization Policy Implementation Computer records Benefits and counseling Master records/Field records Online Applications/Requests 20 Year Letter Mortgage Letter Active Duty < Age 60 Mobilization Survey & Update Data Active Duty/Reserve > Age 60 Mobilization Policy Implementation Computer records Master records/Field records � AFR only We are the only servicing agency for this large number of retired active duty and retired reservist. We are the only servicing agency for this large number of retired active duty and retired reservist.

9. Hot Topics Interactive Web AFPERS/ Point/Pay Rejects Suspension of Authority to Reduce Time in Grade (TIG) for AF Reserve Cols/Lt Col retirements for FY12 FY11 Legislative Changes Post 9-11 GI Bill

10. Total Force Service Delivery Model ARPC is leading the RegAF on this delivery model We also added Fax & Mail as ways we are contacted ARPC is leading the RegAF on this delivery model We also added Fax & Mail as ways we are contacted

11. Public Web Site: www.arpc.afrc.af.mil

12. Total Force Service Center (TFSC) - Denver ARPC�s State-of-the-Art Service Center provides guidance, assistance, and personnel actions to Guard and Reserve members from virtually anywhere View question/answers online Log on to AFPERS: https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/ Dashboard for E-Mail: arpc.contactcenter@arpc.denver.af.mil 24/7/365 Pick up the phone: 1-800-525-0102 0600-1800 (MT) Monday-Friday 0800-1600 (MT) 1st 2nd and 3rd Saturday of each month TOTAL FORCE SHARED 1-800 NUMBER FOR PERSONNEL SUPPORT (ANG, AFRC) -- In an effort to better serve all Airmen, a Total Force shared 1-800 number, 1-800-525-0102, a familiar one to Air Reserve Component Airmen since December 1979, will now be the Total Force Service Center shared phone number for all centralized personnel actions for Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve military and civilian Airmen beginning February 2009. For the Total Force shared number: The prompts will be push "3" for Reserve and "4" for Guard and you'll be dropped into our normal ACD queue. CAC LOGIN NOW AVAILABLE FOR vPC-GR (ANG, AFRC) � Citizen Airmen may now access the virtual Personnel Center � Guard and Reserve using their Common Access Card. To set up their CAC, they must first associate their existing vPC-GR account with their card. Airmen without accounts will need to create one and then associate it with their CAC. Although the CAC option is available, it is not required. Airmen still have the option, whether their account is associated or not, to use their username and password. TOTAL FORCE SHARED 1-800 NUMBER FOR PERSONNEL SUPPORT (ANG, AFRC) -- In an effort to better serve all Airmen, a Total Force shared 1-800 number, 1-800-525-0102, a familiar one to Air Reserve Component Airmen since December 1979, will now be the Total Force Service Center shared phone number for all centralized personnel actions for Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve military and civilian Airmen beginning February 2009. For the Total Force shared number: The prompts will be push "3" for Reserve and "4" for Guard and you'll be dropped into our normal ACD queue. CAC LOGIN NOW AVAILABLE FOR vPC-GR (ANG, AFRC) � Citizen Airmen may now access the virtual Personnel Center � Guard and Reserve using their Common Access Card. To set up their CAC, they must first associate their existing vPC-GR account with their card. Airmen without accounts will need to create one and then associate it with their CAC. Although the CAC option is available, it is not required. Airmen still have the option, whether their account is associated or not, to use their username and password.

13. Air Force Personnel Services Web-Site

14. Virtual Personnel Center � Guard and Reserve On-Line � Dashboard vPC-GR Retirement Application went Live Effective July 31, all eligible members of the Air Force Reserve/Guard will submit their retirement application electronically via the vPC-GR. This web-enabled service is available at any time from anywhere in the world and will give you the ability to monitor the status of your application from start to finish! After your commander(s) / IMA program manager has electronically endorsed your application, the Reserve Personnel Contact Center at the Air Reserve Personnel Center will verify eligibility and finalize your application. Once approved, the vPC-GR will send e-mail notifications to you and your unit commander. vPC-GR Retirement Application went Live Effective July 31, all eligible members of the Air Force Reserve/Guard will submit their retirement application electronically via the vPC-GR. This web-enabled service is available at any time from anywhere in the world and will give you the ability to monitor the status of your application from start to finish! After your commander(s) / IMA program manager has electronically endorsed your application, the Reserve Personnel Contact Center at the Air Reserve Personnel Center will verify eligibility and finalize your application. Once approved, the vPC-GR will send e-mail notifications to you and your unit commander.

15. vMPF versus vPC-GR vMPF Emergency Data Form (93) Change Address View Points View Duty History View Awards & Decs Initiate DD 214 worksheet Update CEI Awards and Decs for IMAs can be done through vPC-GR if they are assigned to an AFRC organization.Awards and Decs for IMAs can be done through vPC-GR if they are assigned to an AFRC organization.

16. 16 NOTAM for NGB A1, AFRC A1, RMG DP, ANG and Reserve Force Support Squadrons. The information may also be appropriate for the ARPC Website. � NOTAM: �The Air Reserve Personnel Center and Air Force Personnel Center are collaborating to correct a Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS) and Reserve Component Pay System disconnect that may affect Air National Guard and Reserve members who perform inactive duty training (IDT). In most cases IDT points for the second training period of the day have not been updating and in some instances points for both training periods have not posted. As of 12 September 2011, missing points for the second training period of the day from 1 January to 25 August 2011 have been corrected by a AFPC-initiated data load. Over the next few weeks all missing inactive duty points and service history lines for prior Retention/Retirement Years will be corrected and AFPC will follow up with biweekly updates to guard against IDT points that fail to post to PCARS in the future. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members should periodically consult vMPF to verify points are updating properly and notify the Air Reserve Personnel Center (1-800 525-0102) if discrepancies are noted. NOTAM for NGB A1, AFRC A1, RMG DP, ANG and Reserve Force Support Squadrons. The information may also be appropriate for the ARPC Website. � NOTAM: �The Air Reserve Personnel Center and Air Force Personnel Center are collaborating to correct a Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS) and Reserve Component Pay System disconnect that may affect Air National Guard and Reserve members who perform inactive duty training (IDT). In most cases IDT points for the second training period of the day have not been updating and in some instances points for both training periods have not posted. As of 12 September 2011, missing points for the second training period of the day from 1 January to 25 August 2011 have been corrected by a AFPC-initiated data load. Over the next few weeks all missing inactive duty points and service history lines for prior Retention/Retirement Years will be corrected and AFPC will follow up with biweekly updates to guard against IDT points that fail to post to PCARS in the future. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members should periodically consult vMPF to verify points are updating properly and notify the Air Reserve Personnel Center (1-800 525-0102) if discrepancies are noted.

17. Suspension of Authority to Reduce TIG for AF Reserve Cols/Lt Col retirements for FY12  Chief of the AF Reserve has determined the need to suspend authorization allowing Cols/Lt Col members to retire with less than three-years TIG for FY12 Reduced TIG program was designed as a force reduction tool to assist in reducing overages in higher grades Numbers in the higher grades have declined utilizing this program since FY07, signaling this force reduction tool is presently no longer required This is a temporary suspension AF/REP will re-evaluate strength figures around mid-March 2012, to determine if a continued suspension or reengagement in the program is warranted From: AFPC/DPTSF Change Management [mailto:dps.changemgt@us.af.mil] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:11 AM Subject: AFR TIG Reduction for Retirement of O5/O6 Suspension �TO: FSS/CC, MAJCOMs, MPS/Chief, MPS Supt �FROM: AF/REPP � SUBJECCT: Suspension of Authority to reduce Time in Grade (TIG) requirement for Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) and Colonels (O-6) retirements for FY12. � 1. The Chief of the Air Force Reserve, under authority granted by SAF/OS, has determined the need to suspend authorization allowing O5 and O6 Air Force Reserve members to retire with less than three-years time-in-grade (TIG) for fiscal year 12. � 2. The TIG program was designed and used as a force reductions tool to assist in reducing overages in higher grades. We have successfully achieved the intended purpose; our numbers in the higher grades have declined utilizing this program since FY07. � 3. Current strength figures in O5 and O6 grades indicate the population has stabilized signaling this force reduction tool is presently no longer required. This is a temporary suspension; AF/REP will re-evaluate strength figures around mid-March 2012, to determine is a continued suspension or reengagement in the program is warranted. � 4. POC is Lt Col Beena Maharaj, AF/REPP, DSN 224-0715.� From: AFPC/DPTSF Change Management [mailto:dps.changemgt@us.af.mil] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:11 AM Subject: AFR TIG Reduction for Retirement of O5/O6 Suspension �TO: FSS/CC, MAJCOMs, MPS/Chief, MPS Supt �FROM: AF/REPP � SUBJECCT: Suspension of Authority to reduce Time in Grade (TIG) requirement for Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) and Colonels (O-6) retirements for FY12. � 1. The Chief of the Air Force Reserve, under authority granted by SAF/OS, has determined the need to suspend authorization allowing O5 and O6 Air Force Reserve members to retire with less than three-years time-in-grade (TIG) for fiscal year 12. � 2. The TIG program was designed and used as a force reductions tool to assist in reducing overages in higher grades. We have successfully achieved the intended purpose; our numbers in the higher grades have declined utilizing this program since FY07. � 3. Current strength figures in O5 and O6 grades indicate the population has stabilized signaling this force reduction tool is presently no longer required. This is a temporary suspension; AF/REP will re-evaluate strength figures around mid-March 2012, to determine is a continued suspension or reengagement in the program is warranted. � 4. POC is Lt Col Beena Maharaj, AF/REPP, DSN 224-0715.�

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Legislative Changes for FY11 Section 515: Eliminates requirement to take a second oath Eliminates requirement to take a second commissioning oath when transferring from active duty to reserve component � effective January 2011 Section 516: Allows RC members to carry over leave from one active duty period to the next Allows RC members who accumulate leave to carry over leave from one period of active service to the next period of active service, subject to accumulation limits outlined in law Section 621: Travel and transportation for Inactive Duty Training extended end of 2011 The Title 37 Authority for IDT travel pay is extended to 31 December 2011 Section 621 was just extended, info from previous years is below: -Applies to members of the Selected Reserve in critical AFSCs and current critical staffing shortages list: --Assigned to BRAC, Programmatic locations ---Includes PBD 720 impacted IMAs/organizations who continue to serve in the Selected Reserve irrespective of their new duty station --Reside 150 miles or more from the duty station --Perform UTAs, RMPs, AFTPs and GTPs -May be reimbursed for expenses from 14 Aug 08 to 31 Dec 10 --Actual authorized costs not to exceed $300.00 per IDT round trip --Limited to 12 roundtrip reimbursements per FY FY08 NDAA, Section 631: IDT TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY DETERMINANT: - Member�s whose AFSC is on the CRITICAL AFSCs listing. Initial eligibility determinant will be validated by the HQ AFRC/A1 staff through the use of the BRAC, Programmatic, PBD 720 Clearinghouse data base. The listing of the BRAC, Programmatic and PBD 720 IDT TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT eligibles will be provided to all the Wing�s, the RMG, MPF�s and Financial Management�s (FM) offices for their use in assisting local unit commander�s in identifying their potential eligibles. -Member�s whose AFSC is on the CRITICAL STAFFING SHORTAGE(S) listing. Initial eligibility will be validated by the MPF and Unit Commander of the assigned member via determining the assigned duty position to which the member is assigned against, i.e., member must possess (hold) the identified officer/enlisted Air Force Specialty (AFS) of one of the AFSCs on the CRITICAL STAFFING SHORTAGE(S) listing authorized for use with this initiative. -Critical AFSCs are selected based on Command manning levels, traditionally hard to fill career fields and mission capability rates affecting SORTS Readiness of less than 75 percent. --Critical AFSCs for OFFICERS: 16G 32E 40C 42S 46P 48G 65F. --Critical AFSCs for ENLISTED: 1C0 1N0 1S0 2A3 2A5 2A6 2G0 2R0 2R1 3A0 3C0 3C1 3E4 3E5 3E6 3E7 3N0 3S2 4V0 5J0 6F0 8F0. -Critical staffing shortages (AF/RE Discretionary Authority) IDT Travel Reimbursement may be granted to Reservists assigned to a unit of the Selected Reserve with a critical manpower shortage. Critical Staffing shortages AFSCs are selected based on current mission needs of the Command and may be assigned to any Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) manned Command wide at less than 100 percent.Section 621 was just extended, info from previous years is below: -Applies to members of the Selected Reserve in critical AFSCs and current critical staffing shortages list: --Assigned to BRAC, Programmatic locations ---Includes PBD 720 impacted IMAs/organizations who continue to serve in the Selected Reserve irrespective of their new duty station --Reside 150 miles or more from the duty station --Perform UTAs, RMPs, AFTPs and GTPs -May be reimbursed for expenses from 14 Aug 08 to 31 Dec 10 --Actual authorized costs not to exceed $300.00 per IDT round trip --Limited to 12 roundtrip reimbursements per FY FY08 NDAA, Section 631: IDT TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY DETERMINANT: - Member�s whose AFSC is on the CRITICAL AFSCs listing. Initial eligibility determinant will be validated by the HQ AFRC/A1 staff through the use of the BRAC, Programmatic, PBD 720 Clearinghouse data base. The listing of the BRAC, Programmatic and PBD 720 IDT TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT eligibles will be provided to all the Wing�s, the RMG, MPF�s and Financial Management�s (FM) offices for their use in assisting local unit commander�s in identifying their potential eligibles. -Member�s whose AFSC is on the CRITICAL STAFFING SHORTAGE(S) listing. Initial eligibility will be validated by the MPF and Unit Commander of the assigned member via determining the assigned duty position to which the member is assigned against, i.e., member must possess (hold) the identified officer/enlisted Air Force Specialty (AFS) of one of the AFSCs on the CRITICAL STAFFING SHORTAGE(S) listing authorized for use with this initiative. -Critical AFSCs are selected based on Command manning levels, traditionally hard to fill career fields and mission capability rates affecting SORTS Readiness of less than 75 percent. --Critical AFSCs for OFFICERS: 16G 32E 40C 42S 46P 48G 65F. --Critical AFSCs for ENLISTED: 1C0 1N0 1S0 2A3 2A5 2A6 2G0 2R0 2R1 3A0 3C0 3C1 3E4 3E5 3E6 3E7 3N0 3S2 4V0 5J0 6F0 8F0. -Critical staffing shortages (AF/RE Discretionary Authority) IDT Travel Reimbursement may be granted to Reservists assigned to a unit of the Selected Reserve with a critical manpower shortage. Critical Staffing shortages AFSCs are selected based on current mission needs of the Command and may be assigned to any Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) manned Command wide at less than 100 percent.

19. Legislative Changes for FY11 Section 633: Ensures that Reserve members ordered to active duty to receive medical care for wounds, injuries, or illness incurred while serving under circumstances that would allow such active service entitlement to retired pay before age 60 Reserve members ordered to active duty (Section 12301 (h)(1)) to receive medical care for wounds/injuries/illness incurred while serving on AD that would qualify for entitlement to retired pay before age 60 would continue to receive appropriate credit for the purposes of calculating the age at which members would be entitled to retired pay

20. Post 9/11 GI Bill Education Program, Chapter 33

21. Post 9/11 GI Bill - What is it? Requires minimum 90 days active cumulative service since 11 Sep 2001 other than basic training/IADT/annual tours ANG: Title 10 & 32 included Eligibility to use Title 32 (AGR)/32 sec 502f orders doesn't pay out until 1 Oct 11 Benefit: 40% for 90-180 days of AD service Benefit increases 10% with each additional 6 months of AD service 100% with 36 months of AD service MGIB-SR Kicker benefits can be used with 9/11 Education program Member will get $1200 contribution back when all 9/11 benefits are use. Maximum 48 months from any combination of GI Bill benefits (4 GI Bill programs currently available). Maximum available to transfer is 36 months. In Jan 11 the law changed to include Title 32 identified as "for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training of the National Guard� (AGR), and Title 32, sec 502f as identified as "Authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense for the purpose of responding to a national emergency declared by the President and supported by Federal funds". We will usually need to see Title 32, sec 502F orders but PLEASE do not send annual tour orders. Annual tour is not qualifying time. � Eligibility to use Title 32/32 sec 502f orders began 1 Oct 2011 and payments will be retroactive for member and dependents. This is recent change by the VA as of 17 Nov 11. � MGIB-SR Kicker benefits can be used with 9/11 Education program Member will get $1200 contribution back when all 9/11 benefits are use. Maximum 48 months from any combination of GI Bill benefits (4 GI Bill programs currently available). Maximum available to transfer is 36 months. In Jan 11 the law changed to include Title 32 identified as "for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training of the National Guard� (AGR), and Title 32, sec 502f as identified as "Authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense for the purpose of responding to a national emergency declared by the President and supported by Federal funds". We will usually need to see Title 32, sec 502F orders but PLEASE do not send annual tour orders. Annual tour is not qualifying time. � Eligibility to use Title 32/32 sec 502f orders began 1 Oct 2011 and payments will be retroactive for member and dependents. This is recent change by the VA as of 17 Nov 11. �

22. Post 9/11 GI Bill - What is it? Pays: Tuition/fees capped at most expensive state school Housing allowance at rate of SSgt with dependents Annual stipend of $1000 for books/supplies 36 academic months Can be used for: Degree programs and effective 1 Oct 11 can be used for flight training, apprenticeship/OJT, and certification programs If you qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill you may be eligible to transfer your benefit with additional eligibility� Academy and ROTC graduates are eligible as are those who initially declined MGIB and VEAP members. Private schools tuition paid is capped at $17,500. Private institutions may participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program which allows more expensive schools to enter an agreement with VA to fund expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The institution can waiver up to 50% of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as the institution. Member must 100% eligible to participate in Yellow Ribbon. Students doing a distance learning program may now receive the housing allowance at the rate of 50% of the national housing average. In-residence programs that include the occasional online course will be eligible for housing allowance. Even one in-residence course per term will qualify for BAH. Housing allowance is at the SSgt rate w dependent of the state you are going to school in. Spouse can receive housing allowance only when member is not on active duty orders. Children can receive housing allowance when member is either active duty or Sel Res Academy and ROTC graduates are eligible as are those who initially declined MGIB and VEAP members. Private schools tuition paid is capped at $17,500. Private institutions may participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program which allows more expensive schools to enter an agreement with VA to fund expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The institution can waiver up to 50% of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as the institution. Member must 100% eligible to participate in Yellow Ribbon. Students doing a distance learning program may now receive the housing allowance at the rate of 50% of the national housing average. In-residence programs that include the occasional online course will be eligible for housing allowance. Even one in-residence course per term will qualify for BAH. Housing allowance is at the SSgt rate w dependent of the state you are going to school in. Spouse can receive housing allowance only when member is not on active duty orders. Children can receive housing allowance when member is either active duty or Sel Res

23. Eligibility to Transfer Your Benefit Eligibility/Commitment for transfer to dependents: You need 6 years active duty and/or Selected Reserve service on the date of election to transfer to a spouse and 10 years to transfer to dependent children You will incur a commitment for an additional 4 years active duty and/or Selected Reserve service upon transfer You must be on active duty or participating in the Selected Reserve when you elect transfer You may revoke or modify the election after you leave participating status, but you may not add a dependent Dependents must be listed in DEERS Transfer must be done before you retire!! Member and individual using transferred entitlement are jointly liable for any overpayment of Chapter 33 benefits. Overpayment includes failure to complete the semester with satisfactory grades. Divorce does not negate the election to transfer to a spouse but this is not considered property and cannot be court ordered. The member may chose to let the election stand or revoke the transfer. No restriction on number of months or dependents to whom benefits are transferred within the maximum number of months (36). Children must be listed in DEERS, unmarried under the age of 18 unless in college then before 23rd birthday Will receive veteran rate including housing allowance, book stipend even if member is on active duty and/or student is living at home. Children may use when: Attains the age of 18 or completes requirements of secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate) Until age 26 � even if member�s 15 year eligibility period has ended If dependent has married after starting school Member and individual using transferred entitlement are jointly liable for any overpayment of Chapter 33 benefits. Overpayment includes failure to complete the semester with satisfactory grades. Divorce does not negate the election to transfer to a spouse but this is not considered property and cannot be court ordered. The member may chose to let the election stand or revoke the transfer. No restriction on number of months or dependents to whom benefits are transferred within the maximum number of months (36). Children must be listed in DEERS, unmarried under the age of 18 unless in college then before 23rd birthday Will receive veteran rate including housing allowance, book stipend even if member is on active duty and/or student is living at home. Children may use when: Attains the age of 18 or completes requirements of secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate) Until age 26 � even if member�s 15 year eligibility period has ended If dependent has married after starting school

24. Transferring Benefits to Children You may transfer to your children 0-18 years of age 18-23 years of age, if enrolled in full time college Children must be listed in DEERS in order to transfer The opportunity to transfer will remain up to 23rd birthday in spite of the recent insurance change to 26th birthday Children may use your benefit: When they attain the age of 18 or complete requirements of secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate) Until age 26 � even if member�s 15 year eligibility period has ended If dependent has married after starting school and already receiving benefit Member and individual using transferred entitlement are jointly liable for any overpayment of Chapter 33 benefits. Overpayment includes failure to complete the semester with satisfactory grades. Divorce does not negate the election to transfer to a spouse but this is not considered property and cannot be court ordered. The member may chose to let the election stand or revoke the transfer. No restriction on number of months or dependents to whom benefits are transferred within the maximum number of months (36). Children must be listed in DEERS, unmarried under the age of 1, in college fulltime degree program if >21 then before 23rd birthday Will receive veteran rate including housing allowance, book stipend even if member is on active duty and/or student is living at home. Children may use when: Attains the age of 18 or completes requirements of secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate) Until age 26 � even if member�s 15 year eligibility period has ended If dependent has married after starting school Member and individual using transferred entitlement are jointly liable for any overpayment of Chapter 33 benefits. Overpayment includes failure to complete the semester with satisfactory grades. Divorce does not negate the election to transfer to a spouse but this is not considered property and cannot be court ordered. The member may chose to let the election stand or revoke the transfer. No restriction on number of months or dependents to whom benefits are transferred within the maximum number of months (36). Children must be listed in DEERS, unmarried under the age of 1, in college fulltime degree program if >21 then before 23rd birthday Will receive veteran rate including housing allowance, book stipend even if member is on active duty and/or student is living at home. Children may use when: Attains the age of 18 or completes requirements of secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate) Until age 26 � even if member�s 15 year eligibility period has ended If dependent has married after starting school

25. Additional Commitment upon Transfer Your additional service commitment begins at the time of your request to transfer your benefit to your spouse and/or children All members will incur an additional 4 years of service commitment Unless you were/are retirement eligible between 1 Aug 09 - 31 Jul 12, then you will have a reduced service commitment Eligible to retire (completed 20 years of service) Prior to 1 Aug 09 no additional service commitment 1 Aug 09 - 31 Jul 10 will incur 1 additional year 1 Aug 10 - 31 Jul 11 will incur 2 additional years 1 Aug 11 - 31 Jul 12 will incur 3 additional year Examples: Member will become eligible to retire on 1 Sep 10, which falls in the 2 yr commitment window. Member transferred their benefit 30 Aug 09. Their 2 yr commitment started on 30 Aug 09 and will end 30 Aug 11. Therefore they must remain on active duty or in a participating status in the Selected Reserve for approximately 1 year past their retirement eligibility date to serve out their additional commitment. Member will become eligible to retire 1 Sep 11, which falls in the 3 yr commitment window. Member transfers their benefit on 15 Oct 10. Their 3 yr additional commitment starts on 15 Oct 10 and will end 15 Oct 13. Therefore they must remain on active duty or in a participating status in the Selected Reserve for just over 2 years past their retirement eligibility date to serve out their additional commitment. Service commitment is based on when you become retirement eligible, but starts when you transfer your benefit. Foot stomp: The sooner you transfer your benefit the sooner your service commitment will start. Don�t wait until you are coming up upon retirement to submit your request to transfer! 20 years sat svc will incur a 4 yr commitment if the member waits until after 1 Aug 12 to transfer the benefits. Transfer must be done before you retire!! Examples: Member will become eligible to retire on 1 Sep 10, which falls in the 2 yr commitment window. Member transferred their benefit 30 Aug 09. Their 2 yr commitment started on 30 Aug 09 and will end 30 Aug 11. Therefore they must remain on active duty or in a participating status in the Selected Reserve for approximately 1 year past their retirement eligibility date to serve out their additional commitment. Member will become eligible to retire 1 Sep 11, which falls in the 3 yr commitment window. Member transfers their benefit on 15 Oct 10. Their 3 yr additional commitment starts on 15 Oct 10 and will end 15 Oct 13. Therefore they must remain on active duty or in a participating status in the Selected Reserve for just over 2 years past their retirement eligibility date to serve out their additional commitment. Service commitment is based on when you become retirement eligible, but starts when you transfer your benefit. Foot stomp: The sooner you transfer your benefit the sooner your service commitment will start. Don�t wait until you are coming up upon retirement to submit your request to transfer! 20 years sat svc will incur a 4 yr commitment if the member waits until after 1 Aug 12 to transfer the benefits. Transfer must be done before you retire!!

26. ARPC Letter of Certification To eliminate the need to submit orders or DD 214�s to the VA, ARPC can provide a Letter of Certification to the VA. In order to request one you will need: Review Point Credit Summary on vMPF for accuracy Qualifying duty is identified as Type of Duty 1, 2, 3 & 5 on pt summary Complete VA 22-1990 on www.va.gov click on VONAPP Leave Part IV, block 13 blank Submit to VA electronically and keep your confirmation number, date and location of regional VA office Provide VA information through vPC-GR when requesting a letter of certification from ARPC Provide orders for type of duty (codes 2 & 5 on point summary) for any ANG service As of Sep 2010 ARPC started doing Guard letter by region Service commitment for service schools/ROTC can not be used to also qualify for Post 9/11 GI Bill. Current service commitment is 5 years. Member would need an additional 3 years active duty (cumulative) to qualify for 100% benefits. Active duty service does not include: Annual tour or IDT Title 32 AGR � Title 32 section 502f is acceptable and will be included on letters as of 1 Oct 11 IADT � �seasoning training� is acceptable (RPA status for the purpose of upgrade (i.e. from 3 to 5 skill level) Service Academy or ROTC contract period is not qualifying time Service terminated due to an erroneous of defective enlistment Prorated benefits will increase by 10% with each addition of 6 months cumulative active duty. Percentage of eligibility will apply to tuition/fees, BAH, and book stipend. It does not cut the number of months of benefits. As of Sep 2010 ARPC started doing Guard letter by region Service commitment for service schools/ROTC can not be used to also qualify for Post 9/11 GI Bill. Current service commitment is 5 years. Member would need an additional 3 years active duty (cumulative) to qualify for 100% benefits. Active duty service does not include: Annual tour or IDT Title 32 AGR � Title 32 section 502f is acceptable and will be included on letters as of 1 Oct 11 IADT � �seasoning training� is acceptable (RPA status for the purpose of upgrade (i.e. from 3 to 5 skill level) Service Academy or ROTC contract period is not qualifying time Service terminated due to an erroneous of defective enlistment Prorated benefits will increase by 10% with each addition of 6 months cumulative active duty. Percentage of eligibility will apply to tuition/fees, BAH, and book stipend. It does not cut the number of months of benefits.

27. Post 9/11 GI Bill

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