United States Army Human Resources Command

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1 United States Army Human Resources Command Purpose Provide an overview of the Post 9/11 GI Bill Post 9/11 GI Bill Agenda Soldier Eligibility Soldier Benefits 12301(d) ADT/ADSW/ADOS-RC TEB (see changes on #53-62) Forever GI Bill Commanding General MG Jason T. Evans Command Sergeant Major CSM Wardell Jefferson Teddi J. Embrey Team Lead, Education Incentives 30 November 2017 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

2 GI Bill Programs U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Montgomery GI Bill Active Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve Education Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB) Duty (MGIB) Reserves (MGIB-SR) Assistance Program (REAP) Codification Chapter 33, 38 USC Chapter 30, 38 USC Chapter 1606, 10 USC Chapter 1607, 10 USC Effective 1 Aug July 1985 to present 1 July 1985 to present 25 Nov 15 NDAA Sunset Date Payments not retroactive Remains in effect Remains in effect 25 Nov 19 last payment Eligibility aggregate qual AD days after 2-3 year continuous AD 6-year SELRES contract aggregate qual AD Requirement 10 Sep 01 $1200 reduction in pay No contribution required days after 10 Sep 01 Qual AD Svc: 10 USC 688, 12301(a)/ $ buy-up allowed No buy-up allowed Qual AD:Contingency only (d)/(g), 12302, 12304; 32 USC 502(f) as Kicker offered only to some Kicker offered only to some No contribution required AGR or Operation Noble Eagle (11 Sep $20-$600 buy-up allowed May 2002); No buy-up Not allowed to convert to Eligibility for Transfer to Dependent: PGIB during sunset 90 days qualifying service 6 years RA and/or RC (50+ points/yr) 4-year svc obligation Benefit 36 months, but % payable rate based on As of 1 Oct 2017, monthly As of 1 Oct 2017, monthly As of 1 Oct 2016, monthly Amount # months qual AD (36 months=100%) rates up to $1,928 for 3 yr enl; rates up to $375 rate up to $1, Tuition/fees to school $1,566 (IHL) for <3 yr VA pays Soldier directly VA pays Soldier directly Housing stipend to Vet/Dep VA pays Soldier directly No delimit, but can only use 25 Nov 19 last payment Books/supplies ($1K) to SM/Vet/Dep 10 year delimiting date while in SELRES status only 15 year delimiting date

3 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Post 9/11 GI Bill Soldier Eligibility

4 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Code 10 USC Regular Service 10 USC 688 Vol and Invol Retiree Recall Description 10 USC 12301(a) Invol Mob/Contingency for War or National Emergency declared by Congress; domestic emergencies also 10 USC 12301(d) Vol Mobilization/Contingency 10 USC 12301(d) Vol Active Duty Training (ADT) 10 USC 12301(d) Vol Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) and Active Duty Operational Support- Reserve Component (ADOS-RC) 10 USC 12301(g) POW/MIA Qualifying Active Duty AFTER 10 Sep USC Invol Mob/Contingency for National Emergency declared by the President up to 1 million Ready Reserve up to 24 consecutive months; domestic emergencies also 10 USC Invol Mob/Contingency to augment Active Forces declared by the President up to 200,000 Selected Reserve up to 365 days; not for domestic emergencies 32 USC 502(f) Operation Noble Eagle 11 Sep May USC 502(f) AGR at State Level

5 Basic Eligibility U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Individuals with qualifying active duty service after 10 Sep 2001 who: Serve an aggregate period of 90 days to 36 months 90 th qualifying day of service after entry level and skill training completion which Public Law defines as: Basic Combat Training (BCT) & Advanced Individual Training (AIT) One-Station Unit Training (OSUT) OSUT completed prior to 4 Jan 2011 counts as qualifying service per VA If BCT/AIT or OSUT completed before 11 Sep 2001, eligible 90 days after 10 Sep 2001 If aggregate Active Duty service is less than 24 months, BCT/AIT, or OSUT completed on/after 4 Jan 2011 does not count as qualifying active duty Serve at least 30 continuous days and discharge from Active Duty due to a service-connected disability

6 Basic Eligibility (more) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Continue on Active Duty or in Selected Reserve Fully honorable discharge from Armed Forces Released for further service in a reserve component Placed on retired list/temporary disability retired list Transferred to Fleet Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve or to Fleet Marine Corps Reserve Discharged or released for: Hardship Medical condition existing prior to service Physical or Mental condition, not a disability, not result of Soldier s willful misconduct, but interfered w/duty performance Medical disability Force-shaping

7 Active Duty Exclusions U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Service Academy contract period 5 years of non-qualifying service (after RA commission) ROTC scholarship (10 USC, 2107(b)) contract period 4 years of non-qualifying service (after RA commission) Loan Repayment Program contract period 3 years of non-qualifying service (after BASD) Service terminated due to an erroneous or defective enlistment

8 Other Exclusions (more) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Annual Training conducted under authority of 10 USC or 12301(b) IRR in a non-active duty status NOTE: Effective 1 Oct 2011 (payable), Title 32, Full-Time National Guard Duty in 502f status (some exceptions apply) was deemed as qualifying service backdated to 11 Sep 2001

9 Conversion to Post 9/11 GI Bill (CH33) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Once converted to CH33, the decision is irrevocable. CH1606 or CH1607* conversion to CH33: Individuals converting to CH33 from the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (CH1606) or REAP (CH1607)* will be limited to their remaining CH1606 or CH1607* entitlement and CH33 not to exceed a total of 48 months (*REAP sunset eff 25 Nov 15; must have converted before 25 Nov 15). CONVERT GI BILL? CH30 exhausted: Individuals with qualifying CH33 service who have exhausted 36 months of CH30 entitlements may be eligible for up to 12 months of CH33 (see next slide). CH30 conversion to CH33: Individuals converting to CH33 from the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB) (CH30) will be limited to their remaining CH30 entitlement up to 36 months.

10 Conversion to Post 9/11 GI Bill (CH33) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov CH30 conversion to CH33: Individuals converting to CH33 from the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB) (CH30) will be limited to their remaining CH30 entitlement up to 36 months CH30 exhausted: Individuals with qualifying CH33 service who have exhausted 36 months of CH30 entitlements may be eligible for up to 12 months of CH33 (see next slide) CH1606 or CH1607* conversion to CH33: Individuals converting to CH33 from the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (CH1606) or REAP (CH1607)* will be limited to their remaining CH1606 or CH1607* entitlement and CH33 not to exceed a total of 48 months (*REAP sunset eff 25 Nov 15; must have converted before 25 Nov 15) Once converted to CH33, the decision is irrevocable

11 48-Month Rule U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Per VA: If you used all your benefits under another GI Bill program, you may be eligible for more benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. You must have more than one period of qualifying service to be eligible for this additional benefit. Per VA: You cannot receive more than 48 months of benefits under any combination of VA education programs, for example: MGIB-AD and Post 9/11 GI Bill Two periods of service are required Both periods of service must be fully honorable A break in service is not required (can be enlistment and reenl) Two examples are provided on next two slides

12 48-Month Rule Break in Service U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Example 1 (assuming MGIB-AD eligibility): You had two periods of qualifying service: - first period: 10 Nov Nov 2004 and - second period: 25 May May 2008 You received an honorable discharge from both enlistments You exhausted your 36 months of MGIB-AD You are eligible for up to an additional 12 months of Post 9/11 GI Bill You used the first enlistment to qualify for MGIB-AD and the second enlistment to qualify for up to 12 additional months of Post 9/11 GI Bill Remember: You cannot receive more than 48 months of benefits under any combination of VA education programs, for example: MGIB-AD and Post 9/11 GI Bill

13 48-Month Rule No Break in Service U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Example 2 (assuming MGIB-AD eligibility): You had two consecutive periods of qualifying service: - first period: 10 May May second period: 11 May May 2009 You received an honorable discharge from both enlistments You exhausted your 36 months of MGIB-AD You are eligible for up to an additional 12 months of Post 9/11 GI Bill You used the first enlistment to qualify for MGIB-AD and the second enlistment to qualify for up to 12 additional months of Post 9/11 GI Bill Remember: You cannot receive more than 48 months of benefits under any combination of VA education programs, for example: MGIB-AD and Post 9/11 GI Bill

14 Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) and GI Bills U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Previous VA interpretation (5 Dec Sep 16): VA approved Veteran s request for 36+ months of Voc Rehab (38 USC Chapter 31) and 48 months of GI Bill education benefits Current VA interpretation (after 21 Sep 16): VA does not approve 36+ months of Voc Rehab and 48 months of GI Bill; instead Veteran is allowed up to 48 months combination of these benefits (when eligible) VA requires SM to have at least one month of PGIB (so TEB up to 35 months) for VA to pay PGIB housing rate instead of Voc Rehab subsistence rate VA General Council has ruled statutory limitations are ambiguous and debatable, so VA processing of Voc Rehab and GI Bill benefits may change again 38 USC 3695(a) benefits: VEAP, MGIB-AD, MGIB-SR, REAP, and PGIB

15 Basic Eligibility Expiration 15-Year Delimiting U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Benefits authorized for up to 15 years from last discharge from active duty or release from active duty (REFRAD): Regular Army Soldier: last discharge, separation, or retirement date +15 yrs Reserve Component Soldier: last discharge or REFRAD is not always their separation or retirement date, but may have been a date served years earlier Example: USAR Soldier was REFRAD on 20 Aug 10, but retired 5 Apr 15. So, USAR Soldier remains eligible for PGIB until 20 Aug 25, not 5 Apr year delimiting period may reset after a Soldier serves a period of 90 continuous AD days (or 30 continuous AD days with a service-connected disability); VA determines delimiting period Eff 1 Aug 2018: forever is not for every Soldier/Veteran/Spouse Up to 36 months of PGIB will continue forever with last discharge from active duty or REFRAD of 90 continuous days (or 30 continuous AD days with a service-connected disability) on/after 1 Jan 2013

16 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Post 9/11 GI Bill Soldier Benefit

17 Benefit Payments/Tiers U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Service Requirements (after 10 Sep 2001, Soldiers must serve an aggregate of) * Does not include entry level and skill training Payment Tiers Percentage At least 36 months 100% (1095+ days) At least 30 continuous days on active duty (Must be discharged from active duty due to service-connected disability) At least 30 months, but less than 36 months At least 24 months, but less than 30 months *At least 18 months, but less than 24 months *At least 12 months, but less than 18 months *At least 6 months, but less than 12 months *At least 90 days, but less than 06 months 100% 90% (910-1,094 days) 80% ( days) 70% ( days) 60% ( days) 50% ( days) 40% ( days)

18 Active Duty Benefits U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Maximum payment for Soldiers may not exceed maximum amount charged in-state tuition and fees at a public school 1 Aug 2011: will pay in-state graduate rate for grad school/higher Prorated by percentage of benefit and course load Paid directly to the school AD Soldiers do not receive housing stipend thru GI Bill Already receive housing entitlement (BAH) thru AD status Books and supplies stipend up to $1000 annually Effective 1 Oct 2011 for AD Soldiers Prorated by percentage of benefit and course load Paid directly to the Soldier Ineligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program

19 Non-Active Duty/Veterans Benefits U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Maximum payment for Non-Active Duty/Veteran may not exceed maximum amount charged in-state tuition/fees at a public school 1 Aug 2011: will pay in-state graduate rate for grad school/higher Prorated by percentage of benefit and course load Paid directly to the school Monthly housing E-5 w/dependent BAH rate On-campus Courses: based on school s zip code Distance Learning: based on ½ BAH national avg eff 1 Oct 2011 NOT received for attendance of half time or less Prorated for more than half-time to full-time Paid directly to the Veteran Books and supplies stipend up to $1000 annually Prorated by percentage of benefit and course load Paid directly to the Veteran

20 Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Educational Objectives (See 38 CFR (b).) (1) General. An educational objective leads to the awarding of a diploma, degree, or certificate which reflects educational attainment as distinguished from a certificate or a license to practice a profession or trade. The objective will be the name of the highest degree, diploma, or certificate included in the program, such as a GED (General Educational Development) certificate, high school diploma, bachelor degree, master degree, or Ph.D. degree.

21 Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Participating schools (public and private) may voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fees that exceed the authorized in-state rates May be used to pay the difference between in-state and non-resident tuition and fees (if qualified) Only available to individuals entitled to the 100% payment tier who are Children, Veterans, and Veterans Spouses Not available to individuals entitled to the 100% payment tier who are on Active Duty and Spouses of Active Duty Not all schools have YRP agreements with VA, so verify school s eligibility on VA website

22 Non-Degree Programs U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov May use CH33 benefit for Non-Degree Programs, such as: Vocational/Technical Training: HVAC Certification, truck driving, EMT Certification, Barber/Beauty School, etc. OJT & Apprenticeship Training: hotel mgt; firefighter, plumber, etc. Flight Training: flight engineer, dual-engine qualification, etc. Correspondence Training: different from Distance Learning Licensing and National Testing Programs Entrepreneurship Training: by Small Business Development Center Tutorial Assistance: see previous slide Available to Soldier, Veteran, and Dependent Payments and qualifications vary by program, so visit for info

23 Tutorial Assistance Submit VA Form t for Tutorial Assistance Only paid for attendance at an approved institution for an approved program Available to Soldier, Veteran, and Dependent Requirements: Professor or Tutor certifies the tutoring is necessary for the individual to complete his or her program of education successfully Individual is enrolled in and pursuing a postsecondary program of education at least half-time Course is required as part of, or is a prerequisite to the satisfactory pursuit of an approved program of education U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

24 Election to Use Post 9/11 GI Bill (Usage by the Soldier) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Soldiers who feel they meet the basic eligibility criteria for Post 9/11 should apply at VETS.GOV website NOTE: Soldiers should no longer visit VONAPP Complete VA Check Block 9A if no previous MGIB eligibility (or) Check Block 9F if converting Print a copy for your records Submit the document electronically DVA will issue a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)

25 VONAPP RETIRED U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

26 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

27 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

28 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

29 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

30 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

31 Tuition Assistance (TA) Top-Up with GI Bills U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov In some cases, the cost of tuition exceeds the TA amount a Soldier may have. Therefore, a Soldier eligible for MGIB-AD or Post 9/11 GI Bill may use one of these GI Bills to pay a portion or full amount of the remaining tuition cost. This is called TA Top-Up. CH30 (MGIB-AD): SM may use TA Top-Up with MGIB-AD CH33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill): SM may use TA Top-Up w/post 9/11 GI Bill CH1606 (MGIB-SR): SM may not use TA Top-Up w/mgib-sr per DoD policy CH1607 (REAP): SM may not use TA Top-Up w/reap per DoD policy REAP was sunset 25 November 2015 NOTE: Effective 1 Aug 11, Soldiers w/only one qualifying period of service on/after 1 Aug 11 and elect to use MGIB-AD (including Top-Up), MGIB-SR, or REAP cannot convert to Post 9/11 GI Bill & TEB

32 TA Top-Up With MGIB-AD U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Soldier may use TA Top-Up with the MGIB-AD Pays for tuition/fees not covered by TA MGIB-AD days of entitlement will be reduced based on the dollars paid by VA Example: VA paid SM $491 in TA Top-Up with MGIB-AD monthly MGIB-AD rate is $ $1473/30 days = $49.10 per day $491/$49.10 = 10 days (equivalent to using 10 days MGIB-AD) VA would reduce MGIB-AD entitlement by 10 days from 36 months to 35 months, 20 days. NOTE: Effective 1 Aug 11, Soldiers w/only one qualifying period of service on/after 1 Aug 11 and elect to use MGIB-AD (including Top-Up), MGIB-SR, or REAP cannot convert to Post 9/11 GI Bill & TEB

33 TA Top-Up With Post 9/11 GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Soldier may use TA Top-Up with the Post 9/11 GI Bill Pays for books/supplies Pays for tuition/fees not covered by TA Post 9/11 GI Bill days of entitlement will be reduced based on the # of days used multiplied by the rate of pursuit Example: Soldier enrolled for 90 days at ½-time rate VA would reduce Post 9/11 GI Bill entitlement by 45 days VA would reduce Post9/11 GI Bill entitlement from 36 months to 34 months, 15 days Soldier wanting to use TA Top-Up with the Post 9/11 GI Bill to pay for books and supplies only must specify this with the school and VA; VA will charge 1 day of entitlement for every $41.67 paid; not best use of entitlement

34 MGIB AD Refund Veteran who had a reduction in pay of $1200 toward the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (CH30) may be entitled to a refund of the $1200 minus taxes (also prorated for any use of MGIB benefits) The refund will be minus taxes since the initial allotment was a reduction in pay before taxes Only a Veteran may receive the refund, not any dependent Only a Veteran who is receiving the Post 9/11 GI Bill housing stipend (enrolled more than half-time) on the last month and day of Post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility may receive the refund VA will review a Veteran s file for eligibility of the refund on the last month of Post 9/11 GI Bill eligibility Veteran may contact VA during/after last month of Post 9/11 GI Bill usage for a review of their file for entitlement to the refund U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

35 Army College Fund (ACF) Kicker U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Active Duty Soldiers (and spouses) will receive the ACF if eligible ACF is paid for Post 9/11 GI Bill usage to Active Duty Soldiers (and spouses) on a monthly basis through the monthly housing stipend code 06H (although Active Duty Soldiers are not paid housing) If ACF for Post 9/11 GI Bill usage is paid in a lump sum (e.g. back-payment), the payment will be made via kicker code 06K

36 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov October 2016 What does this date mean?

37 ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Effective 1 Oct 2016, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command began counting the following periods of active duty served after 10 Sep 2001 as qualifying for the Post 9/11 GI Bill (PGIB), including the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB): Active Duty Training (ADT) Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) Active Duty Operational Support-Reserve Component (ADOS-RC) MILPER , dated 10 Feb 2017, formally announced and publicized this change in interpretation of Public Law (SEC 5002-Congressional Findings, and 3301(1)(B)-Definitions)

38 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Code 10 USC Regular Service 10 USC 688 Vol and Invol Retiree Recall Description 10 USC 12301(a) Invol Mob/Contingency for War or National Emergency declared by Congress; domestic emergencies also 10 USC 12301(d) Vol Mobilization/Contingency 10 USC 12301(d) Vol Active Duty Training (ADT) 10 USC 12301(d) Vol Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) and Active Duty Operational Support- Reserve Component (ADOS-RC) 10 USC 12301(g) POW/MIA Qualifying Active Duty AFTER 10 Sep USC Invol Mob/Contingency for National Emergency declared by the President up to 1 million Ready Reserve up to 24 consecutive months; domestic emergencies also 10 USC Invol Mob/Contingency to augment Active Forces declared by the President up to 200,000 Selected Reserve up to 365 days; not for domestic emergencies 32 USC 502(f) Operation Noble Eagle 11 Sep May USC 502(f) AGR at State Level

39 MILPER Message # Issued 10 Feb 17 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov ////////////////////break////////////////////

40 MILPER Message # Issued 10 Feb 17 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov CAC: NON-CAC:

41 ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded (RCMS Self-Service Logon) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov USAR Soldiers may review their ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC in the Reserve Component Manpower System (RCMS) self-service site: Select My Soldier Data Select Active Duty Tour Only qualifying days for school training, special training, branch officers basic course, and officer initial military training are calculated for 12301(d) ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC performed after 10 Sep 2001

42 ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded (RCMS Self-Service Site Home Page) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

43 ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded (RCMS with UA Access) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov USAR Soldiers may also contact their Unit Administrator (UA), S-1, or Reserve Personnel Administration Center (RPAC) who has access to the RCMS site: (different from self-service site) Select Mobilization Select ADOS Select AD Tour History Insert Soldier s SSN and current date Click submit

44 ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded (No Orders to HRC GI Bill Team) USAR Soldiers and Veterans will not provide orders to the HRC GI Bill Team since all active duty performed and validated against the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Pay File will reflect in the RCMS ADOS table HRC GI Bill Team cannot validate ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC orders HRC GI Bill Team will use the RCMS ADOS table to determine ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC qualifying days served after 10 Sep 2001 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

45 ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded (More Info) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov USAR Soldiers and Veterans claiming to have more ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC than reflected in RCMS ADOS table may submit their orders and pay account documentation for review/update to one of the following based on status: Troop Program Unit Status: UA, S-1, or RPAC Enlisted Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)/Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA)/Retired Reserve Status: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.epmd-pab-irr-ima-ret@mail.mil or Enlisted AGR Status: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.epmd-pab-agr@mail.mil or Officer IRR/IMA/AGR/Retired Reserve Status: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-ldd-pabt@mail.mil or Officer Health Services IRR/AGR Status: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-hs-psb@mail.mil or Officer Health Services IMA Status: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-hs-psb@mail.mil or Discharged Veteran Status: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd_ask-hrc@mail.mil or army-hrc or All Categories Age 59 or Older Status: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd_ask-hrc@mail.mil or

46 ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded (Good News for ) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov USAR Soldiers and Veterans, and their Dependents May be eligible for a higher percentage payable rate based upon the additional ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC service Who have applied to VA for Post 9/11 GI Bill usage and received a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) from the VA will need to review the CoE to see the percentage payable rate as determined by the VA Should review RCMS to determine if the additional ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC service will likely elevate them to the next percentage payable rate (see chart on next slide) If CoE has been received and more qualifying days exist that may raise the percentage payable rate, recommend USAR Soldiers, Veterans, and Dependents contact VA (see address listed in the letterhead portion of the CoE) for a percentage payable rate view!!!!

47 Benefit Payments/Tiers U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Service Requirements (after 10 Sep 2001, Soldiers must serve an aggregate of) * Does not include entry level and skill training Payment Tiers Percentage At least 36 months 100% (1095+ days) At least 30 continuous days on active duty (Must be discharged from active duty due to service-connected disability) At least 30 months, but less than 36 months At least 24 months, but less than 30 months *At least 18 months, but less than 24 months *At least 12 months, but less than 18 months *At least 6 months, but less than 12 months *At least 90 days, but less than 06 months 100% 90% (910-1,094 days) 80% ( days) 70% ( days) 60% ( days) 50% ( days) 40% ( days)

48 ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded (So what about TEB ) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov TEB requests submitted after 30 Sep 16: USAR Soldiers with at least 90 days of PGIB qualifying service, including ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC, after 10 Sep 2001, and qualify for TEB may submit a TEB request via the TEB website in milconnect: or

49 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov ADT, ADSW, and ADOS-RC No Longer Excluded (So what about TEB ) TEB requests submitted before 1 Oct 16 (per OTJAG/DMPM 12 Jun 17): USAR Soldiers/Veterans TEB requests rejected only due to having less than 90 days of PGIB qualifying service will have their TEB requests reviewed again by the HRC GI Bill Team In turn, the HRC GI Bill Team will contact these specific Soldiers/Veterans to inform them of a change from rejected to approved status (only when the Soldier/Veteran had at least 90 days of qualifying service as of their TEB request date), or if the TEB request will continue to remain in a rejected status (only when the Soldier/Veteran had less than 90 days of qualifying service as of their TEB request date); TEB Obligation End Date will be adjusted if approved Any TEB request rejected for other reasons (i.e., had less than six years service, insufficient retainability, Negative Action Flag) will not be reviewed

50 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability of Education Benefits (TEB) to Dependents

51 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov TEB is an Incentive, not a Benefit! The Soldier earns the Post 9/11 GI Bill for their use. TEB is an incentive that requires the Soldier give time back to the U.S. Army. Soldiers should be aware of the difference!

52 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov The Soldier is responsible for knowing # unused months are available to transfer may contact VA for # of unused months. TEB website is programmed to allow up to 36 months doesn t mean 36 months are available to transfer. TEB website is not an official record of unused months. TEB website is an official record of the service obligation.

53 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov October 2017 What does this date mean?

54 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov The U.S. Army revised AR , Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements effective 26 October 2017

55 Eligibility of Transfer to Dependents Effective 26 October 2017 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Source: AR , Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements Soldier will have TEB request approved when meeting the following conditions: Must be eligible for PGIB (have at least 90 qualifying days on/after 11 Sep 2001) Must be on Active Duty or Selected Reserve, and Must not be barred or flagged due to negative action flag, and Includes failure to maintain Army Body Composition Program standards (height/weight failure) and Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) on TEB request date Completes a minimum of 6 years in the Armed Services (may include Regular Service and/or Selected Reserve), and Agrees to serve an additional 4 years from the TEB request date

56 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Ineligibility of Transfer to Dependents Effective 26 October 2017 (changes in blue) Source: AR , Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements Soldier submitting a TEB request on/after 26 October 2017 will have TEB request rejected for failing to commit to a 4-year TEB service obligation for reasons such as, but not limited to: Retention Control Point (RCP) Mandatory Removal/Retirement Date (MRD) Continuation on Active Duty (COAD) Officer Two-Time Non-Select for Promotion (2XNS) Sanctuary (10 USC 12686a) MEB/PEB (IDES) (see exception on IDES slides) Qualitative Management Program (QMP)

57 TEB and Soldier in the IDES (MEB/PEB) Process Effective 26 October 2017 (changes in blue) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Source: AR , Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements Soldiers with 6 or more (not limited to 6 to less than 10) years of service who submit TEB requests on/after 26 October 2017 and are enrolled in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)/Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)) process must be found fit for duty and commit to 4 years from the TEB request date to be approved for TEB: Effective 26 October 2017, the HRC Information Paper, Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) When Undergoing Medical Separation dated 15 May 2015 is rescinded; see new IP on HRC website See slides for Exception to Policy (ETP) requests

58 Exception to Policy (ETP) for TEB and Soldier in the IDES (MEB/PEB) Process Effective 26 October 2017 (changes in blue) Source: AR , Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements Exception to Policy (ETP) requests may be submitted to DCS, G-1 Enlisted Professional Development Branch (EPDB), Post 9/11 GI Bill policy proponent for U.S. Army, and contain the following: DA Form 4187 (signed by first LTC or higher in the chain of command), and DA Form 3340 (if Enlisted), and DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), if applicable, and ERB or ORB, and An appropriate memorandum of justification signed by the Soldier stating why the transfer didn t occur earlier Send ETP request to usarmy.pentagon.hqda-dcs-g-1.mbx.army-retention@mail.mil Applicable to all Soldiers with at least 6 years of service U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

59 Exception to Policy (ETP) for TEB and Soldier in the IDES (MEB/PEB) Process Effective 26 October 2017 (changes in blue) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Source: AR , Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements ETP does not need to be submitted to DCS, G-1 EPDB when a Soldier: Has 10 or more years of service and Was enrolled in IDES before 26 October 2017, and Was found unfit for duty, and Received separation/retirement order, and Submitted TEB request after receiving sep/ret order but before effective date of sep/ret NOTE: IDES enrollment date is the Referral date in or the Prepare Claim Start Date under PEBLO Information in the IDES system, Justification: Soldier had been initially briefed on TEB request procedures in effect before 26 October 2017

60 TEB and Invol Sep/Ret Boards Like QSP, QMP, QRP, OSB, E-SERB, SERB, SRB, or REFRAD Effective 26 October 2017 (changes in blue) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Source: AR , Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements A Soldier will retain TEB when the Soldier has an: Approved TEB BEFORE the selection board convening date of Involuntary Separation Boards like QSP, QRP, OSB, E-SERB, SERB, SRB, and REFRAD Approved TEB BEFORE the selection board convening date of the respective QMP and will have fulfilled the TEB service obligation BEFORE the mandated QMP sep/ret date

61 TEB and Invol Sep/Ret Boards Like QSP, QMP, QRP, OSB, E-SERB, SERB, SRB, or REFRAD Effective 26 October 2017 (changes in blue) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Source: AR , Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements A Soldier will not retain a previously approved TEB when the Soldier is selected for QMP and will not fulfill the TEB service obligation by the mandated QMP sep/ret date A Soldier will not retain a previously approved TEB when the Soldier separates or retires in lieu of meeting any Involuntary Separation Board and the separation or retirement date is before the TEB service obligation A Soldier s TEB request initiated on/after the selection board convening date will be rejected

62 TEB and Involuntary Separation Boards (Effective 26 October 2017 (changes in blue) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Invol Sep Boards If Soldier Requested TEB Before Invol Sep Board Convening Date, Requested TEB On/After Invol Sep Convening Date And if Soldier will fulfill TEB Obligation End Date before sep date And if Soldier will NOT fulfill TEB Obligation End Date before sep date, Soldier must meet the board and not separate or retire in lieu of meeting the board: QMP Retain previously approved TEB HRC will reject previously approved TEB Soldier may incur debt from VA when Dependent has used TEB Reject TEB request QSP, QRP, REFRAD Retain previously approved TEB Retain previously approved TEB HRC GI Bill Team will adjust TEB OED to Convening Date Reject TEB request OSB, ESERB, SERB, and SRB Retain previously approved TEB Retain previously approved TEB HRC GI Bill Team will adjust TEB OED to Convening Date Reject TEB request

63 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov August 2013 What does this date mean?

64 Eligibility of Transfer and ADSO (From TEB Request Date) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Served at least 20 years on or before 1 Aug 2009, no ADSO Approved retirement date (1 Sep Jun 2010), no ADSO If a Soldier has 20 years of service during 2 Aug Aug 2010, the Soldier will incur a 1-yr ADSO from TEB request date If a Soldier has 20 years of service during 2 Aug Aug 2011, the Soldier will incur a 2-yr ADSO from TEB request date If a Soldier has 20 years of service from 2 Aug Aug 2012, the Soldier will incur a 3-yr ADSO from TEB request date If a Soldier has 20 years of service on or after 2 Aug 2012, the Soldier will incur a 4-yr ADSO from TEB request date

65 Expiration of 0, 1, 2, and 3-year ADSO U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Effective 1 Aug 2013, the 0, 1, 2, and 3-year ADSO expired To have qualified for a 0, 1, 2, or 3 year ADSO, Soldiers must have applied for TEB before 1 Aug 2013 Otherwise, any TEB request submitted on or after 1 Aug 2013 incurred a 4-year ADSO from the TEB request date

66 Two Steps to Transfer and Keep It U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Step 1: Request to transfer benefits is accomplished using DoD s Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) website: Check TEB site for status of request & TEB Approval Form Approved/disapproved within 1-5 business days Return to TEB site for status: approve, reject, or pend Do not contact HRC Education Incentives to check status Step 2: Fulfill TEB service obligation NOTE: Later, the Dependent will apply for usage through VA by completing VA Form e:

67 TEB Request Process in milconnect U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Soldiers must go to Click Sign In

68 TEB Request Process in milconnect U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Click Education Click Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB)

69 TEB Request Process in milconnect U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Statement j was added for Duplication of Benefits

70 TEB Request Process in milconnect U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

71 TEB Request Process in milconnect U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov TEB Obligation End Date (TEB OED) and TEB Approval Form (Adobe Acrobat icon)

72 TEB FAQ Page in milconnect U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

73 TEB Request Page (prior to Oct 2011) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

74 TEB (More Info) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov If the Soldier meets the transferability criteria discussed earlier, the Soldier may request transferability to dependents via the Transferability of Education Benefits website: Post number of months for the dependent Check the Post 9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33 circle (above dependents names) Check the remaining ten acknowledgement blocks Click submit Print a copy for personal file Revisit TEB website to check status Transferring benefits to dependents must be accomplished via DoD website first! (VA forms are after TEB approval)

75 TEB (More Info) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Requests must be submitted prior to separation/retirement Submit request early to allow time to fulfill service obligation After approval, the Soldier may revoke or modify the transfer Recommend awarding at least one month of benefit per eligible dependent prior to separation/retirement May revoke or modify at a later date only to dependents previously approved for TEB Veteran may not add new dependents to TEB after separation or retirement, BUT Veteran may modify months for dependents who had been awarded at least one month in TEB prior to Veteran s separation or retirement

76 TEB (More Info) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Effective date is the TEB request date (cannot be backdated) Months transferred by the Soldier cannot exceed 36 months or the remaining unused months as determined by the DVA Spouse and/or children must be enrolled in DEERS while Soldier is on Active Duty or in SELRES to be eligible for TEB Benefits may be used in IHL and non-ihl areas 1 Oct 2011: children ages who were not previously awarded benefits before 21 st birthday may receive benefits only if the sponsor-soldier is still on Active Duty or in SELRES Contact HRC GI Bill Team for a TEB Surrogate Request Form Wards and Foster Children are not eligible due to title 38 (VA) definition of a Child

77 Transferee Enrollment U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Once transfer to dependents via the DoD website has been approved, the transferee (dependent) must complete and submit a VA e at VETS.GOV website: NOTE: Dependents should no longer visit VONAPP Transferee (dependent) must create their own account VA Form e may be submitted electronically or via mail Transferee should maintain a copy of VA Form e VA will issue a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the transferee Transferee must provide a copy of the COE to the School Certifying Official (SCO)/Liaison for GI Bill Remember, the SCO is a school, not a VA, employee SCO will complete VA Form 1999 and forward to VA

78 VONAPP RETIRED U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

79 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

80 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

81 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

82 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

83 VETS.GOV U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

84 Transferee Usage Spouse Benefit U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Same as Soldier s benefits, whether active duty or Veteran Available after Soldier reaches 6 years of service, makes election to transfer, and transfer of benefits is approved Expires 15 years after Soldier s last discharge, separation, or retirement from active duty or release from active duty (REFRAD) of 90 continuous days (or 30 continuous days with a service-connected disability) Eff 1 Aug 2018: Education benefits will continue forever for a Spouse of a Soldier with a last discharge from active duty or REFRAD of 90 continuous days (or 30 continuous AD days with a service-connected disability) on/after 1 Jan 2013

85 Transferee Usage Child Benefit U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Same as Soldier s benefits as if the Soldier was not on active duty Available for use only after Soldier reaches 10 years of service VA will allow dependents to use TEB when sponsoring Soldier with 6<10 years service was sep/ret for medical disability Requires HS Diploma, equivalency certificate or age 18 Must transfer before child s 21 st birthday via TEB web-site, with two exceptions below for transferring to a child age 21-22: May transfer to a child age via TEB web-site when in DEERS extended eligibility status Take Registrar letter showing IHL full-time status to DEERS Office to update extended eligibility to grad date or age 23, whichever date is earlier May transfer to a child age via HRC GI Bill Team Office when currently enrolled non-ihl school or less than full-time IHL Provide letter with school letterhead and signature to HRC GI Bill Team showing current enrollment on/after 1 Oct 2011

86 Transferee Usage Child Benefit U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Transfer before what age? (see previous slide) Must use before child s 26 th birthday usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-deers@mail.mil if child is listed incorrectly in DEERS Cannot award months to a Ward or Foster Child Why? Since the Post 9/11 GI Bill is under title 38, U.S.C. (Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)), DoD must follow the VA s definition of a child regarding the transfer of education benefits. VA excludes a Ward and Foster Child from the definition of a child. 15-year delimiting window has never applied to a child s eligibility because eligibility is based on a child s age

87 Benefit Payments/Tiers U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Service Requirements (after 10 Sep 2001, Soldiers must serve an aggregate of) * Does not include entry level and skill training Payment Tiers Percentage At least 36 months 100% (1095+ days) At least 30 continuous days on active duty (Must be discharged from active duty due to service-connected disability) At least 30 months, but less than 36 months At least 24 months, but less than 30 months *At least 18 months, but less than 24 months *At least 12 months, but less than 18 months *At least 6 months, but less than 12 months *At least 90 days, but less than 06 months 100% 90% (910-1,094 days) 80% ( days) 70% ( days) 60% ( days) 50% ( days) 40% ( days)

88 Entitlements U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Includes up to 36 months of total entitlement which are: Tuition and fees (up to highest public/in-state rate) - Effective 1 Aug 2011: also pays in-state graduate/higher rate Housing Allowance (E-5 w/dep/bah rate) - IHL and non-ihl: based on school zip code - Distance Learning: based on ½ BAH national average - Annual book/material allowance of $1000 Up to $1200 tutorial grant Up to $2000 Certification/Licensing Fee (one month of benefit for every $1-$ expended up to $2K max per Cert) Relocation (restrictions apply) Classes/training after 1 Aug 2009

89 Monthly Housing Allowance U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Equivalent to the military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents rate Amount determined by ZIP code of IHL and non-ihl where the student is enrolled (student does not have to live in same ZIP code) Distance Learning is based on ½ BAH national average Prorated amount is based on the individual s payment tier (e.g. 40%-100%) and study rate (more than 1/2, 3/4, full-time) Individuals training at ½ time or less and Spouses of those on active duty are not eligible for the PGIB monthly housing allowance

90 Books and Supplies Stipend U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Up to $1,000 per academic year $41.67 per credit hour Up to 24 credit hours in a single academic year ($41.67 x 24 credit hours) Lump sum payment to the individual - paid each quarter, semester or term attended Prorated based on payment tier and study rate Active Duty members are eligible effective 1 Oct 2011

91 Tutorial Assistance U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Submit VA Form t for Tutorial Assistance Only paid for attendance at an approved institution for an approved program Available to Soldier, Veteran, and Dependent Requirements: Professor or Tutor certifies the tutoring is necessary for the individual to complete his or her program of education successfully Individual is enrolled in and pursuing a postsecondary program of education at least half-time Course is required as part of, or is a prerequisite to the satisfactory pursuit of an approved program of education

92 Non-college Degree Granting Institutions or Non-IHL (Institution of Higher earning) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Students enrolled in Non-IHL or Non-college Degree Granting Institutions may use Post 9/11 GI Bill Examples: HVAC Certification, truck driving, EMT Certification, Barber/Beauty School, etc.) Available to Soldier, Veteran, and Dependent Pays actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees not to exceed $22, during academic year Pays housing stipend (contact VA) Pays books and supplies (contact VA)

93 AC to RC / RC to AC U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov DA Post 9/11 GI Bill Policy Memorandum (10 July 2009), para 17 and para 17h(6) states Soldiers are expected to serve the TEB service obligation in the same component in which the obligation was incurred, but allows RA Soldiers to fulfill the obligation in the Selected Reserve (SELRES) of the ARNG or USAR (vice versa) Following publication, DA verbally directed Soldiers shall fulfill the TEB service obligation in the same component 6 June 2014: In support of the drawdown, DA began allowing Soldiers transitioning between components to fulfill the TEB service obligation in the other component Requires no break in service, but allows one day in IRR for system u/d Requires written approval of gaining component

94 Lost Time and TEB Service Obligation U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Soldiers must fulfill the TEB service obligation in a qualifying status creditable for pay and allowances to retain TEB Soldiers leaving the above status before fulfilling the TEB service obligation may lose TEB and incur debt if dependents had used TEB Examples of non-qualifying status creditable for pay and allowances are: lost time, appellate leave, excess leave, etc. Example: TEB Request Date, so TEB OED Entered lost time status Entered appellate/excess leave status Bad Conduct discharge VA developed ( ed) HRC asking for TEB OED fulfillment status HRC reviewed Soldier s record and rejected TEB due to Soldier leaving a qualifying status creditable for pay and allowances on which was before fulfilling TEB service obligation of HRC ed Soldier stating TEB was rejected for not fulfilling TEB service obligation and may incur debt if dependents had used TEB, but told Soldier PGIB remained available for Soldier s use (given previous honorable period of service)

95 Modification or Revocation of TEB U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov What does modify in the TEB website mean? Modify means changing (reducing/increasing) the # of months in an approved TEB between 1-36 months Soldiers/Veterans use the up/down toggle box to modify months What does revoke in the TEB website mean? Revoke means changing the # of months in an approved TEB from 1-36 to 0 months Soldiers/Veterans use the revoke box to take months to 0 TEB website will display a revoke date Sometimes, Soldiers and Veterans misunderstand the difference between modifying and revoking TEB, and erroneously revoke when they really just want to modify (reduce/increase 1-36 )

96 Modification or Revocation of TEB U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Recommend Soldier keep at least 1 month per dependent Typical reasons a Soldier or Veteran may revoke: Wants to use education benefits for self Wants to separate or retire before fulfilling TEB service obligation TEB service obligation may be removed only when: Dependents have not used TEB Soldier submits DA Form 4187 (Enlisted) or Memo (Officer/WO) stating Soldier will separate or retire before the TEB OED Soldier follows six steps listed at: Soldier must then usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-post911gibill@mail.mil HRC will confirm with VA that dependents have or have not used TEB When VA states dependent has used TEB, HRC will not remove TEB service obligation and will Soldier that the TEB service obligation remains When VA states dependent has not used TEB, HRC will remove the TEB service obligation on the TEB website and in EDAS (RA Enlisted) and TOPMIS (RA Officer/WO) and Soldier accordingly; Soldier may provide a copy of the HRC to their branch

97 Recap of Modification or Revocation U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Modifying TEB adjusts months through 1-36 months Revoking TEB adjusts months to 0 If a Soldier wants to end benefits for a dependent after the dependent has started using the benefit, recommend the Soldier: Insert an end date Reduce number of months to the amount used only Soldier should NOT revoke benefits to 0 months in this case TEB service obligation will not be removed If a Soldier revokes after a dependent has started using the benefit, HRC will not remove the TEB service obligation

98 TEB Website-Previous Revocation Warning U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

99 TEB Website - Current Revocation Warning (eff 19 September 2015) U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

100 TEB Debt/Loss of TEB U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov # Soldiers Impacted: 1,001 Soldiers identified FY13-17 Soldiers who separate or retire before fulfilling the TEB service obligation lose TEB and incur massive debt Avg debt: $38K Debt range: $5-136K Soldier is aware of responsibility to fulfill TEB svc obligation Click on ten statements on TEB website before submitting request Fourth statement, I understand and agree to remain in the Armed Forces for the period required. I understand that failure to complete that service may lead to an overpayment by the VA for any payments made. Fifth statement, I understand I am responsible for any overpayment Soldier must revisit TEB website to check approval status TEB Obligation End Date (OED) (TEB service obligation) will appear in upper left corner of TEB website upon TEB approved

101 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship Effective 1 August 2009 for service after 10 September 2001 Surviving children: PL111-32, Sec 1002(a), 24 June 2009 Surviving spouse: PL , Sec 701, 7 August 2014 Eligible when Soldier dies in the line of duty on active duty Each surviving dependent (spouse and children) will be entitled to 36 months each of Post 9/11 GI Bill payable at the 100% rate Ineligible for Yellow Ribbon Spouse Eligibility timeframe: 15 years from the SM s date of death or up to remarriage, whichever is earlier Child(ren) Eligibility timeframe: 15 years from child s 18 th birthday (permits usage up to 33rd birthday)

102 TEB Counts U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Status Army Navy USMC USAF USCG Total Approved 238,467 99,515 32, ,084 21, ,645* Rejected 40,591 19,689 6,484 22,793 1,888 91,478** * Includes NOAA (99 approved) and Public Health (2,377 approved) ** Includes NOAA (4 rejected) and Public Health (29 rejected) Source: Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), as of 24 November 2017

103 TEB Counts--Army U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Status Army Active Duty Army National Guard Army Reserve Total Approved 137,468 62,975 38, ,467 Rejected 20,410 12,523 7,658 40,491 -Two common reasons for rejection: - Insufficient retainability (no extension or reenlistment in iperms) - Insufficient years of service (RPAS not updated) Source: Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), as of 24 November 2017

104 Public Law (PL) Changes to Post 9/11 GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov PL (4 Jan 2011), Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 Changes occurred throughout 2011; major actions listed below Effective 4 Jan 2011: Fully Honorable discharge required for service period, regardless sep reason One-Station Unit Training (OSUT) occurring after 3 Jan 2011 will be excluded until SM gains 24 months active service (OSUT before 4 Jan 2011 will count as PGIB qualifying active service) Effective 1 Aug 2011: In-state tuition and fees at public institutions, including graduate and professional degrees (terms on/after this date) Private/foreign tuition/fees net costs capped - $22,805.34/AY for 1 Aug Changes each AY (1 Aug-31 Jul)

105 Public Law (PL) Changes to Post 9/11 GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Effective 1 Aug 2011 (continued): Allowed Yellow Ribbon Program to be applied to non-resident public student or a private IHL that is more expensive than the annual cap - $22,805.34/AY for 1 Aug Changes each AY (1 Aug-31 Jul) Prorate housing allowance by rate of pursuit, rounded to nearest multiple of ten (50%-100%) Adjust housing allowance rates for new basic allowance for housing (BAH) rates in August instead of January Authorize reimbursement for more than one Licensing and Certification test up to $2,000 per test - Entitlement will be charged one month for every $1, paid - Changes each AY (1 Aug-31 Jul)

106 Public Law (PL) Changes to Post 9/11 GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Effective 1 Aug 2011 (continued): Add National Exam reimbursement (e.g. SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT); charges one whole month for every exam taken against entitlement Pay Kickers for CH30 and CH1606 on a monthly basis No double-payment of benefits under more than one program, also known as Bar to Duplication of Benefits Prohibit using the same period of service to establish eligibility for CH33, CH32, CH30, CH1606, or CH1607 End interval pay between enrollment periods for all VA education programs

107 Bar to Duplication U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov PL (4 Jan 2011), Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, Section 111, added section 3322(h) Effective 1 Aug 2011: applies to Service Member, Vet, and TEB Effective for periods of service that began o/a 1 August 2011: Bar to duplication of eligibility based a single event or period of service An individual with qualifying service in the Armed Forces that establishes eligibility on the part of such individual for educational assistance under this chapter (33), chapter 30 or 32 of this title, and chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, shall elect (in such form and manner as the Secretary may prescribe) under which authority such service is to be credited. (VA describes as elected and used other GI Bill) Will negatively impact Enlisted w/one term svc o/a 1 Aug 2011 Will negatively impact Officers w/svc only o/a 1 Aug 2011 Statement j on TEB website added A Service Member or Veteran with only one qualifying period of service for a GI Bill after 31 July 2011 and who has elected and used some GI Bill other than the Post 9/11 GI Bill will not be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. A Service Member in this situation will not be entitled to Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, and as such will not be eligible to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents.

108 Public Law (PL) Changes to Post 9/11 GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Effective 1 Oct 2011: Pay benefits based on National Guard Title 32 AGR full-time service (purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training); pay retroactive to 1 Aug 2009 Pay benefits based on National Guard Title 32 AGR in support of national emergency under section 502(f) Pay for Non-College Degree programs not offered by colleges or universities - Tuition/fees capped at $22,805.34/AY for 1 Aug Changes each AY (1 Aug-31 Jul) Pay for OJT/Apprenticeship Training: descending percentage Pay for Vocational Flight Training - Net costs capped $13,031.61/AY for 1 Aug Changes each AY (1 Aug-31 Jul)

109 Public Law (PL) Changes to Post 9/11 GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Effective 1 Oct 2011: Pay for Correspondence courses - Net costs up to $11,076.86/AY for 1 Aug 17 - Changes each AY (1 Aug-31 Jul) Allow Active Duty SM and their spouses to receive books and supplies stipend up to $1,000/year Allow individuals training solely through Distance Learning (exclusively online training) to receive a monthly housing allowance - $840.50/month as of 1 Aug 17 which is 1/2 national BAH rate average

110 Public Law (PL) Changes to Post 9/11 GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov PL (7 Aug 2014), Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (also known as Choice Act ) Sec 701. Expanded eligibility to include spouses under the John David Fry Scholarship; previously, only children were eligible; Retroactive to 11 Sep 2001 for spouses also, but spouses may not use prior to 1 Jan 2015 Sec 702. Requires VA to disapprove programs of education under the Post 9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill programs at public institutions of higher learning if the institutions charge qualifying Veterans and dependents tuition and fees in excess of the rate for resident students for terms beginning after 1 July 2015

111 Forever GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

112 Public Law (PL) Forever GI Bill U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov PL (16 Aug 17), Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (HR 3218 and S no changes) Changes occur 2017 and later; majority of changes 1 Aug 2018 Amends multiple chapters within title 38, U.S.C. 34 changes with some popular changes listed below: REAP benefits may now convert to PGIB effective 16 Aug USC 12301(h) (medical hold) counts as qual svc o/a 11 Sep 01 for usage o/a 1 Aug USC 12304a and 12304b count as qual svc o/a 30 Jun 08 for usage o/a 1 Aug 18 Purple Heart recipients qual o/a 11 Sep 01 for usage o/a1 Aug delimiting date eliminated if last REFRAD/disch o/a 1 Jan 13 More details on

113 Appeals to ABCMR Army recognizes that although significant measures were taken to disseminate information to all Soldiers within all Army components during the initial phase of the Post 9/11 GI Bill program, many Soldiers left service during the first 90 days of the program not fully aware of the requirement to transfer prior to leaving military service Veterans who retired or were on terminal leave and later retired during the first 90 days after the Post 9/11 GI Bill implementation date of 1 Aug 2009 may seek relief by submitting an appeal to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) (select ABCMR option) Veterans who retired on 1 Aug 2009 are ineligible for TEB because their last day in service was 31 July 2009 NOTE: ABCMR has approved Soldiers with retirement dates up to 1 Jan 2010 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

114 Appeals to ABCMR U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Aug 09-Apr 11 HRC EIB processed cases Apr 11: DCS, G-1 met with ABCMR and established the 90-day implementation phase May 11-Nov 11: DCS, G-1 processed all ABCMR cases Nov 11-forward: HRC EIB has processed 481 cases to date HRC EIB has 5 ABCMR Correction cases pending RA ENL: 3 RA OFC: 2 USAR ENL/OFC: 1/1 What types of cases are usually approved by the ABCMR? Soldiers who didn t transfer because they retired or were on terminal leave and retired w/i 90 day-window after 1 Aug 09 Soldiers who transferred w/i 90 day-window after 1 Aug 09 but didn t transfer at least 1 month to other dependents

115 VA Regional Processing Office (VA RPO) Requests U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov VA RPOs: Buffalo, St. Louis, and Muskogee VA RPOs dev out to military Services for information such as: Kicker code verification Honorable periods of service Type of separation, reason for sep, character of service Qualifying service (e.g. mobilization periods, AD) DD Form 2366 acceptance/declination USAR 6-year contract Verify training dates: BCT/AIT/OSUT completion LRP eligibility and obligation dates

116 VA Regional Processing Office (VA RPO) Requests U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov HRC Education Incentives Team responds to VA RPO requests for RA and USAR Soldier HRC Education Incentives Team analyzes: Documents in iperms Training codes in ATRRS MGIB-SR eligibility codes and dates in RCMS Status and dates in RPAS, IWS/SMS Change eligibility codes in DEB and RCMS Dates and Codes in PERNET and EDAS Obligation End Date in TEB HRC RA GI Bill POCs: Tim Brown, Dena Edmondson Rita Rowe HRC USAR GI Bill POC: David Odell

117 VA Regional Processing Office (VA RPO) Requests U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov HRC Education Incentives Team provides ACF codes (e.g. BF, BG, BQ), not $ amounts to VA ACF codes in GoArmyEd should not be used to counsel Soldiers Soldiers may questions about the ACF to the HRC Education Incentives Team at: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-mgib@mail.mil

118 Contact Information U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Education Incentives Branch (HRC EIB): Telephone: Post 9/11 GI Bill (Regular Army and USAR): usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-post911gibill@mail.mil MGIB (Regular Army and USAR): usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-mgib@mail.mil Loan Repayment Program (Regular Army only): usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-pdeei@mail.mil

119 Contact Information U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Army National Guard GI Bill Support Team: Telephone: ng.robinson.ngb-arng-pec.mbx.arng-hrm-o-gi-bill@mail.mil Department of Veterans Affairs: Telephone: Website:

120 Questions? U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov

121 How Early Separation Impacts Montgomery GI Bill Eligibility and Post 9/11 GI Bill Eligibility

122 U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and Post 9/11 Soldiers, after discussion with a Counselor and a VA rep, must make an independent decision to keep MGIB or to convert to Post 9/11 Check several different scenarios comparing MGIB and Post 9/11 benefits on

123 Separations and MGIB Less than Honorable Discharge U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 628 Less than Honorable on 2 nd /Subsequent Enlistment Scenario: SPC Torres enlisted for 3 years. She reenlisted at 31 months and then subsequently received an Under Honorable Conditions Discharge for Parenthood (JDG). Is SPC Torres eligible for MGIB?

124 Separations and MGIB Less than Honorable Discharge U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 628 Less than Honorable on 2 nd /Subsequent Enlistment Scenario: SPC Torres enlisted for 3 years. She reenlisted at 31 months and then subsequently received an Under Honorable Conditions Discharge for Parenthood (JDG). Is SPC Torres eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: She is still eligible for MGIB under the 20/30 rule. If she would have reenlisted prior to 30 months, she would be ineligible under PL because of her Under Honorable Conditions Discharge (MUST be fully honorable under PL ). She would also be eligible for PGIB.

125 Separations and MGIB Less than Honorable Discharge U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 629 Less than Honorable 2 nd /Subsequent Enlistment, Not MGIB Scenario: PVT Carson enlisted for 4 years. He reenlisted at 29 months, then subsequently received a Bad Conduct Discharge for Court-Martial (JJD). Is PVT Carson eligible for MGIB?

126 Separations and MGIB Less than Honorable Discharge U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 629 Less than Honorable 2 nd /Subsequent Enlistment, Not MGIB Scenario: PVT Carson enlisted for 4 years. He reenlisted at 29 months, then subsequently received a Bad Conduct Discharge for Court-Martial (JJD). Is PVT Carson eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: He is not eligible for MGIB since he did not meet the minimum time requirements for eligibility. Since he has an honorable period of service, he is eligible for PGIB.

127 Separations and MGIB Less than Honorable Discharge U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 630 Less than Honorable Discharge Scenario: PVT Kelly enlisted for 4 years. He did not reenlist because he went AWOL after 19 months and was subsequently discharged Under Other Than Honorable Conditions for Misconduct (JKD). Is PVT Kelly eligible for MGIB?

128 Separations and MGIB Less than Honorable Discharge U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 630 Less than Honorable Discharge Scenario: PVT Kelly enlisted for 4 years. He did not reenlist because he went AWOL after 19 months and was subsequently discharged Under Other Than Honorable Conditions for Misconduct (JKD). Is PVT Kelly eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: He is not eligible for MGIB or PGIB since he doesn t have an honorable or qualifying period of service.

129 Separations Not Completing Enlistment U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 627 Fully Honorable/Not Completing Enlistment Scenario: SPC Smith enlisted for 3 years. He received an honorable discharge at 30 months for Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure (JPD). Is SPC Smith eligible for MGIB?

130 Separations Not Completing Enlistment U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 627 Fully Honorable/Not Completing Enlistment Scenario: SPC Smith enlisted for 3 years. He received an honorable discharge at 30 months for Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure (JPD). Is SPC Smith eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: SPC Smith is not eligible for MGIB benefits since he didn t complete at least 36 months of service. He is eligible for PGIB since he has an honorable period of service.

131 Separations COG U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 614 Convenience of the Government Discharge (COG) Scenario 1: SPC Taylor enlisted for 3 years and had her pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. She received an Honorable discharge for Pregnancy (KDF) at 31 months. Is SPC Taylor eligible for MGIB?

132 Separations COG U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 614 Convenience of the Government Discharge (COG) Scenario 1: SPC Taylor enlisted for 3 years and had her pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. She received an Honorable discharge for Pregnancy (KDF) at 31 months. Is SPC Taylor eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: SPC Taylor is eligible for MGIB since she met the 20/30 rule. She is also eligible for PGIB.

133 Separations COG U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 614 Convenience of the Government Discharge (COG) Scenario 2: SPC Jackson enlisted for 3 years and had her pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. She received an Honorable discharge for Insufficient Retainability (JBM) at 29 months. Is SPC Jackson eligible for MGIB?

134 Separations COG U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 614 Convenience of the Government Discharge (COG) Scenario 2: SPC Jackson enlisted for 3 years and had her pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. She received an Honorable discharge for Insufficient Retainability (JBM) at 29 months. Is SPC Jackson eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: SPC Jackson is not eligible under COG discharge since she didn t meet the 20/30 rule; however, she is eligible for benefits under PL due to her qualifying SPD code and honorable discharge. She is also eligible for PGIB since she has an honorable period of service.

135 Separations - Hardship/Medical U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 615 Hardship/Pre-existing Medical/Service Connected Discharge I have received counseling on Veteran s Educational Benefits. I am receiving a discharge for one of the following reasons: A. Hardship Discharge (separation for parenthood for purposes of MGIB as COG not hardship) B. Pre-existing Medical Condition C. Service Connected Disability Discharge D. Physical or Mental condition that interferes with duty I understand if I participated in the MGIB I will receive one month of benefits for each month served SPD codes: A. Hardship: KDB (enlisted) MDB (officer) B. Pre-existing Medical Condition: JFM (enlisted & officer) C. Service Connected Disability Discharge: JFL (enlisted & officer), JFR (enlisted & officer), and JFQ (enlisted) D. Physical or Mental Condition that interferes with duty: JFV (enlisted) Are these Soldiers eligible? ANSWER: These Soldiers will receive one month of benefit for every month served, up to 36 months.

136 Involuntary Separations U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 616 Involuntary Separation Under PL Scenario 1: SPC Jones enlisted for 4 years and had her pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. She was honorably discharged at 14 months and 28 days for Pregnancy (KDF). Is SPC Jones eligible for MGIB?

137 Involuntary Separations U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 616 Involuntary Separation Under PL Scenario 1: SPC Jones enlisted for 4 years and had her pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. She was honorably discharged at 14 months and 28 days for Pregnancy (KDF). Is SPC Jones eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: No, SPC Jones is not eligible for MGIB benefits under PL because she does not have a qualifying SPD code. She is not eligible under early separation (20/30 rule) either since she didn t serve at least 30 months of active duty. SPC Jones would only be eligible for PGIB.

138 Involuntary Separations U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 616 Involuntary Separation Under PL Scenario 2: PVT Johnson enlisted for 3 years and had his pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. He was honorably discharged at 17 months and 2 days for Weight Control Failure (JCR). Is PVT Johnson eligible for MGIB?

139 Involuntary Separations U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 616 Involuntary Separation Under PL Scenario 2: PVT Johnson enlisted for 3 years and had his pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. He was honorably discharged at 17 months and 2 days for Weight Control Failure (JCR). Is PVT Johnson eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: Yes, PVT Johnson is eligible for MGIB under PL PVT Johnson is also eligible for PGIB due to an honorable period of service.

140 Involuntary Separations U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 616 Involuntary Separation Under PL Scenario 3: SGT Anderson enlisted for 4 years under the Student Loan Repayment Program. He received an Honorable discharge for Reduction in Force (JCC) at 37 months. Is SGT Anderson eligible for MGIB?

141 Involuntary Separations U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 616 Involuntary Separation Under PL Scenario 3: SGT Anderson enlisted for 4 years under the Student Loan Repayment Program. He received an Honorable discharge for Reduction in Force (JCC) at 37 months. Is SGT Anderson eligible for MGIB? ANSWER: SGT Anderson could be eligible for MGIB under PL if he had his pay reduced by $1200 or made a one-time contribution of $1200. He is ineligible for PGIB since he doesn t have 90 qualifying days of service (3 year LRP service obligation). He is not eligible under COG (20/30 rule) either since he declined MGIB upon initial entry.

142 Involuntary Separations U.S. Army Human Resources Command Total Army-Total Victory //UNCLASSIFIED// PED LEVEL 2 POC: Teddi Embrey, (502) as of 30 Nov GOARMYED COUNSELING NOTE 616 Involuntary Separation Under PL Scenario 4: PFC Thomas enlisted for 3 years and had her pay reduced by $1,200 for MGIB. She received an Under Honorable Conditions discharge for Parenthood (JDG) at 32 months. Is PFC Thomas eligible for MGIB?