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U.S. Army Human Resources Command

Opportunities and Benefits in the Reserve Components (RC) of the Army National Guard and United

States Army Reserve

RC Career Counselors (RCCC)

Continuum of Service Presentation

4 November 2013

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Agenda

RC continuum of service opportunities and benefits

RC Career Counselor (RCCC) contact information

Helpful links for your tool kit

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Transition and your Family

Transition impacts you and your FAMILY (spouse, children, parents and friends)

Having a plan and being informed about opportunities and benefits makes the transition easier

Preserving your skills and experiences in the Army Reserve (USAR) or Army National Guard (ARNG) is beneficial to the total Army and your family

There are many opportunities available to provide security and protection for your family

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Reserve Components (RC)

If you join the ARNG or the USAR: You will train with

an assigned unit (of your choice) one weekend per

month and two weeks annually. For this, you will receive

pay, and continue to enjoy the many benefits that come

with continued military service.

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RC Pay

Pay benefits:• Battle Assembly / Weekend Drill (48 MUTAs per year)

- Multiple Unit Training Assemblies (MUTA)- Sat/Sun = four MUTAs = four active duty days

• Annual Training (AT) pay- Generally 2 weeks

Rank: Service: Yearly Earning:(includes Weekend Drills and Annual Training )

Monthly Earning:(does not include Annual Training)

E-7/SFC 12 ~$8,138 ~$516

O-3/CPT 8 ~$11,824 ~$750

EXAMPLE

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RC Retirement

Active Duty: Active Duty Soldiers who transfer to RC formations will earn 365 or 366 active duty points for every year of active duty.

Example: MSG/E8 with 20+years of Service(6 Years AC) born in 1970 would earn in Today's Dollars $1,106/Month and $1,828/Month at Age 60 (Year 2030)

The calculator for Reserve Component Retirement can be found at: https://www.hrc.army.mil/Calculators/RetirementCalc.aspx

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Tricare Benefits

Tricare Reserve Select Premiums: MEMBER ONLY: $51.62 (2013 Rate)

MEMBER AND FAMILY: $195.81 (2013 Rate)

Maximum Out-of-Pocket Costs:

The maximum amount you'll have to pay each fiscal year (1 OCT thru 30 SEP) is called the catastrophic cap. This cap applies to annual deductibles, pharmacy co-payments, Tricare Prime enrollment fees and all other copayments or cost shares you pay for Tricare-covered services. The cap varies depending on who you are:

Beneficiaries enrolled in Tricare Reserve Select: $1,000 per family, per fiscal year All others: $3,000 per family, per fiscal year

In most cases, you are not responsible to pay for any amounts above the catastrophic cap, but there are some exceptions

Current information can be found at www.tricare.mil/trs

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Tricare Dental

Administered by MetLife

Premium Costs:Select Reserve (USAR/ARNG) & Family Members:

Sponsor Only = $10.66 Sponsor and Family = $90.57

Soldier must have 12 months remaining on their obligation.

After completing the initial 12-month enrollment period, enrollment may be continued on a month-to-month basis

Current information can be found at: http://www.tricare.mil/Dental/TDP/Enrollment/Premiums.aspx

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Additional Reasons

Reasons to join the RC No need to go back to the Recruiting Station Little paperwork No need to go back to MEPS and take a physical No need to worry about going back to Basic Training No lost time toward Time in Service, Time in Grade or Retirement Possible MOS Re-Class Possible Bonus Possible Deployment Stabilization Possible Military Service Obligation Reduction Option to Transfer Post 9/11 GI Benefits Tuition Assistance Continue SGLI Continued use of Post Privileges(Lodging, PX etc.)

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TRADOCFT

EustisFT Lee

FT Sill

RCCC Installation LocationsCORCOR

FT DrumFT

Leonardwood

FT Bliss

FT Carson

FT Riley

FT Lewis

FT Campbell

FT Hood

FORSCOM

USASOCFT Bragg

FT Stewart

FT Leavenworth

FT Knox

USAREUR

FT Jackson

FT GordonFT

Benning

MEDCOMFT Sam Houston

USARPAC

EUSA

FT Irwin

FT Huachuca

FT Polk

FT Rucker

MDWFT Meade

Fort McNairFT Belvoir

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RCCC Contact Information

Contact the below for more guidance at your Installation:

HRC HELP DESK: 502-613-4200

800-325-4389

HRC TEAM BOX

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.cmd-staff-rct-helpdesk@mail.mil

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Helpful Links for your Tool Kit

See your Installation Reserve Component Career Counselor for Great Opportunities in the Reserve Component

MY ARMY BENEFITS http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Home.html

TRICARE DENTAL https://mybenefits.metlife.com/tricare

TRICARE MEDICAL http://www.humana-military.com/

TRICARE MEDICAL (TAMP) http://www.tricare.mil/tamp/

TRICARE RESERVE SELECT http://tricare.mil/Welcome/Plans/TRS.aspx?sc_database=web

RC RETIREMENT CALCULATOR https://www.hrc.army.mil/Calculators/RetirementCalc.aspx

THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN https://www.tsp.gov/index.shtml

AGR TOURS https://www.hrc.army.mil/staff/active guard reserve tours

PERSONNEL FORCE INNOVATION(PFI) TOURS http://pfi.dod.mil

CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

USA JOBS http://www.usajobs.gov/

HERO 2 HIRED http://www.h2h.jobs/

EMPLOYEE PARTNERSHIP OF THE ARMED FORCES http://www.employerpartnership.org/

ARMY CIVILIAN SERVICE http://www.armycivilianservice.com/

EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVES (VET REPS) -TX http://www.workintexas.com/

EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE (ESGR) http://www.esgr.mil/

UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT ACT http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-userra.htm

MONTGOMERY GI - BILL (MGIB) http://www.gibill.va.gov/

POST 9/11 GI-BILL http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (SLRP) https://rcms.usar.army.mil/education

TUITION ASSISTANCE https://www.goarmyed.com

ARMY E LEARNING http://www.atrrs.army.mil/

FEDERAL TUITION ASSISTANCE http://www.armyeducation.army.mil

ARMED FORCES VACATION CLUB http://www.afvclub.com/

NAVY LODGING http://www.navy-lodge.com/

U.S. ARMY MWR http://www.armymwr.com/

MILITARY DISCOUNTS http://www.military.com/

FAMILY SUPPORT http://www.arfg.org/

ARMY ONE SOURCE http://www.armyonesource.com/

ARMY STRONG BONDS (FAMILY/MARRIAGE RETREAT) http://www.strongbonds.com/

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