Retired Military Almanac 2004

by Gordon, Debra M.; Smith, Dana L.; Gordon, Alicia R.; Wiedemann, Holley

• ISBN13: 9781888096934
• ISBN10: 1888096934
• Edition: 27th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Uniformed Services Almanac

Table of Contents

PART I MILITARY RETIREMENT
Military Retirement Background	6	(3)
Selected Legislation of Interest to Military Personnel	9	(4)
Types of Retirement and Retired Pay	13	(5)
Special Compensation Programs for Retirees with Certain Disabilities	18	(1)
Concurrent Disability Payments	18	(1)
Combat Related Special Compensation	18	(1)
Adjustments to Retired Pay	19	(3)
Retired Pay Cost of Living Adjustments	22	(1)
CPI-W Summary Table	23	(1)
Retired Pay Computation	23	(1)
Active Duty and Retired Pay Increase Table	24	(1)
Comparative 20 Year Retirement Table	25	(1)
Other Retired Pay Information	26	(3)
Retired Pay Checks	26	(1)
Allotments from Retired Pay	26	(1)
Direct Deposit of Pay	26	(1)
Waiver of Retired Pay	27	(1)
Suspension of Retired Pay	27	(1)
Garnishment of Retired Pay	28	(1)
Retired Pay Centers	29	(1)
Multi-year Military Non-Disability Retirement Pay Tables	29	(11)
Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act	40	(4)
Military Retirement for Reserve Component Members	44	(8)
Statutory Requirements for Mandatory Retirement	48	(1)
Computation of Reserve Retirement Pay	49	(1)
Notice of Eligibility	50	(2)
Benefits and Entitlements for Retired Members of the Reserves	52	(1)
Income Tax Information for Retired Military Personnel	53	(9)
Special Items of Interest	54	(1)
Sale of Home	55	(1)
Income Tax Withholding	56	(1)
Social Security (FICA)	57	(1)
Survivor Benefit Tax Treatment	57	(1)
Waiver of Retired Pay	58	(1)
Tax Computation	58	(1)
Gross Income to be Reported	59	(1)
Deductions from Gross Income	59	(2)
Exclusions from Gross Income	61	(1)
Deductions from Adjusted Gross Income	62	(1)
State Income Tax Information	62	(11)
State Tax Authorities	63	(4)
State Income Tax Tables	67	(6)
PART II GENERAL INFORMATION
Retired Activities Programs	73	(1)
Retired Activities Offices	74	(1)
Identification Cards	74	(1)
Correction of Military Records	75	(1)
Retiree Status and Categories	75	(1)
Wearing the Uniform	76	(1)
Military Awards and Decorations	77	(1)
Use of Military Titles	77	(1)
How to Locate a Retiree	78	(1)
Privileges of Military Facilities	79	(1)
Guide to Military Installation Facilities	79	(7)
Restrictions Applicable to Retired Military Personnel	86	(4)
Employment in the DoD	86	(1)
Conflict of Interest	87	(1)
Foreign Government Employment	87	(1)
Retirement Overseas	88	(1)
Foreign Citizenship and Retired Pay	89	(1)
Uniform Restrictions	89	(1)
Security Program	89	(1)
Speeches and Publication of Articles	89	(1)
Military Personnel Records	90	(1)
Management and Mobilization of Retired Military Members	91	(1)
Travel and Transportation Allowances	92	(4)
PCS Household Goods Weight Allowances	95	(1)
Space-Available Travel	96	(5)
AMC Passenger Operations	99	(2)
PART III HEALTH CARE, INSURANCE AND MEDICAL FACILITIES
Uniformed Services Health Benefits	101	(21)
Uniformed Services Health Benefits Program	101	(1)
DEERS	101	(1)
TRICARE for Life	102	(4)
TRICARE and Medicare	106	(1)
TRICARE for Life Claims Processors	107	(2)
Medical Care for Family Members	109	(1)
Uniformed Services Family Health Plan	109	(2)
DoD TRICARE Managed Care Program	111	(1)
TRICARE Prime	111	(1)
TRICARE Extra	112	(1)
TRICARE Standard	113	(1)
TRICARE Pharmacy Program	113	(1)
TRICARE Retiree Dental Program	114	(1)
Continued Health Care Benefit Program	115	(1)
TRICARE Contractors	115	(7)
U.S. Military Medical Centers and Hospitals	122	(4)
U.S. Military Medical Clinics	126	(6)
PART IV VETERANS BENEFITS
Veterans Benefits	132	(42)
Filing for Veterans Administration Benefits	132	(1)
Compensation for Service-Connected Disability	133	(2)
Pension	135	(1)
Montgomery GI Bill	136	(4)
Vocational Rehabilitation Program	140	(1)
Survivors' and Dependents' Education	141	(1)
Home Loan Guarantees	142	(5)
Health Care Benefits	147	(2)
Persian Gulf, Agent Orange and Ionizing Radiation	149	(1)
Nursing Home Care	150	(1)
Readjustment Counseling	151	(1)
Outpatient Pharmacy Services Center	151	(1)
Outpatient Dental Treatment	152	(1)
Medical Care for Dependents and Survivors (CHAMPVA)	152	(1)
VA Facilities - Where to Go for Help	153	(20)
Appeals	173	(1)
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation	174	(3)
Burial Information for Retirees	177	(4)
Funeral Honors	179	(1)
U.S. Navy Mortuary Affairs Burial at Sea Program	180	(1)
Reimbursement of Burial Expenses	181	(1)
Burial in National Cemeteries	181	(5)
National Cemeteries Listing	182	(4)
Burial in State Veterans Cemeteries	186	(6)
State Veterans Cemeteries Listing	187	(5)
Personal Affairs for Survivors	192	(6)
Retirees Casualty Assistance Services	194	(4)
VA and Military Insurance Programs	198	(4)
Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI)	198	(1)
Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI)	199	(3)
Employment of Retired Military Personnel	202	(3)
Veterans Preference in Government Employment	205	(4)
Veterans Employment and Training Programs	209	(2)
Unemployment Compensation for Those Leaving Active Duty	211	(3)
PART V SBP AND SOCIAL SECURITY
Survivor Benefit Plan	214	(8)
Coverage Available	215	(1)
Cost (Premiums)	216	(3)
Remarriage - Its Effect on the Survivor Benefit Plan	219	(1)
Estimated SBP Costs to Retirees Table	220	(1)
DIC Offset	221	(1)
Supplemental Survivor Benefit Plan	222	(1)
Social Security	222	(13)
PART VI ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOMES, STATISTICS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Armed Forces Retirement Homes	235	(1)
Retirement Residences for Military Personnel & Widows	236	(2)
Retired Military Statistics and Pay Tables Number of Retirees Receiving Retired Pay	238	(11)
Military Retiree Life Expectancy	239	(1)
Retirees by State	240	(1)
Retired Military Monthly Pay by State	241	(1)
Armed Forces Basic Pay Table	242	(1)
Regular Military Compensation	243	(1)
Annual Amount of Non-Disability Retired Pay	244	(1)
Military Lifetime Retired Pay (Lump Sum Equivalent)	245	(1)
Annual Deposit Necessary to Accumulate Lump Sum Equivalent	246	(1)
Number of Military Personnel Receiving Retired Pay and Average Monthly Gross/Net	247	(2)
Associations and Organizations	249