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Active Duty Retirement Planning Checklist
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Active Duty Retirement Planning Checklist

Discover the comprehensive Active Duty Retirement Planning Checklist, encompassing all facets from financial preparation, eligibility to post-service transition.
1
Determine retirement eligibility regulations and criteria
2
Compute estimated retirement pay using Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) tools
3
Review military service history
4
Approval: Service History Verification
5
Consult with a retirement services officer
6
Develop a financial plan for life after retirement
7
Request and receive retirement counseling
8
Approval: Post-Retirement Financial Plan
9
Submit retirement application
10
Receive retirement approval from commander
11
Approval: Retirement Application
12
Plan for a medical examination
13
Obtain Department of Defense (DoD) ID Card for Retired Military Personnel
14
Enroll in federal health and life insurance programs
15
Attend pre-retirement briefings and seminars
16
Plan for transition from active duty to civilian life
17
Approval: Transition Plan
18
Submit request for terminal leave
19
Prepare personal affairs and final will
20
Set up retirement ceremony arrangements

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