it is a date represented in YYMMDD format that represents how much active duty service time you have. For Active Duty members it is usually the date of their enlistment. For Guard/Reserve members it changes and you subtract the total number of ADT days (not including drill weekend or PT days as those are IDT) from today's date and that will give you the TAFMSD. This is a tricky equation and takes practice.
Total Active Federal Military Service Date
it is a date represented in YYMMDD format that represents how much active duty service time you have. For Active Duty members it is usually the date of their enlistment. For Guard/Reserve members it changes and you subtract the total number of ADT days (not including drill weekend or PT days as those are IDT) from today's date and that will give you the TAFMSD. This is a tricky equation and takes practice.
Yes, for federal retirement purposes, military service, Peace Corps service, and other qualifying federal agency employment can often be combined to calculate total service time. This cumulative service can impact retirement benefits, such as eligibility and pension calculations. However, specific rules and conditions apply, so it’s essential for individuals to consult the relevant retirement system guidelines or a retirement benefits counselor for accurate information related to their unique situations.
you will have 20 years plus day for day of any other active service and 1 day per point. Throw this answer in your total calculation.
According to the United States Department of Defense's "Military Personnel Statistics" for June 30, 2011 (http://siadapp.dmdc.osd.mil/personnel/MILITARY/history/hst1106.pdf), there were 1,434,312 active duty service men and women stationed in the United States and abroad (page 4, top line, "Total" column).By subtracting the number of active duty service men and women serving in the United States and its territories, 1,226,638 (page 1, "Total - United States and Territories" line,"Total" column), the number of United States service men and women on active duty serving overseas is 207,674.For more current information, go to http://siadapp.dmdc.osd.mil, click "Personnel", then "Military Personnel", then whichever date you are interested in.
In 2010, there were just over two million people on active military duty. There were also about 850,000 in the active reserve.
Yes, JCPenney offers military discounts to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Typically, they provide a percentage off the total purchase during specific promotional events or through their military discount program. It's always a good idea to check their website or inquire in-store for current offers and eligibility details.
No, the U.S. Army does not have a 15-year retirement option. Typically, active duty service members are eligible to retire with full benefits after 20 years of active service. Reserve time does not count towards active service retirement, but it may count towards retirement in the Reserve Component.
That's a piece of paper you get when discharged from military service. Don't lose it because you will need it if you ever apply for any vereran's benefits. The DD Form 214 is more important than the actual discharge paper.
About 17.86 million Americans were in the service at some time during WWII.
Looking this up, I see mention of him returning to New York after his time in the military. Being stationed out of his home state would indicate that he served on active duty, for a total of three years.
A civilian is a non-military individual not actively involved in armed conflict or military service. A person belonging to the total mobilized force is part of the armed forces and may be called upon for military duty or deployment during times of conflict or war.