NASAPeople

If you are Called to Active Duty

This checklist is provided as a concise summary of the many actions, forms, contacts, and decisions that you may need to be aware of--as you transition through this "life event". This list has been developed through our many years of assisting employees in similar circumstances. Most of the actions are optional-but worth considering. If you have any questions about special circumstances, suggestions for improvement, or lessons-learned please let us know.

If you are called to active duty...

Your Action...	By when?	With what?	With who?	Other Information
Review Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act USERRA (PDF)	Prior to departure	OPM website		OPM website
Provide a copy of your orders to your Human Resources Office	Prior to departure		Benefits Counselor
Provide forms to your Human Resources Office	Prior to departure	Called to Active Duty Form (PDF) Request for Personnel Action Form (PDF)	Benefits Counselor	Health Benefits Section in the USERRA (PDF)
Plan/Schedule Annual and Military Leave Use	Prior to departure	Check leave balances on your Benefits Statement	With your supervisor and time & attendance clerk	NEBS website
Update Beneficiaries	Prior to departure	Use form: SF1152 Unpaid Compensation, NEBA Enrollment, TSP-3 Thrift Savings Plan, SF2808 Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), SF3102 Federal Employees Ret. System (FERS), SF2823 Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Beneficiary Form Savings Bond Form (PDF)	Benefits Counselor	Check age limits for beneficiaries
Review the status of your Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage	Prior to departure	Check coverage on your Benefits Statement & Health Benefits premiums while on Active Duty	Benefits Counselor	NEBS website
Review the status of your Federal Employees Group Life Insurance coverage	Prior to departure	Check value of coverage on your Benefits Statement	Benefits Counselor	NEBS website
Review the status of your NASA Employee Benefits Association life insurance coverage	Prior to departure	Check value of coverage on your Benefits Statement	Benefits Counselor	NEBS website
Review how your Thrift Savings Plan contribution and/or loan will be affected	Prior to departure	TSP Fact Sheet (PDF)	Benefits Counselor	TSP website
Clear center activities (if required)	Prior to departure
Provide forwarding address	Prior to departure		Your Payroll rep. and supervisor
Provide verification of completion of your military service	When you return	DD214 or equivalent	Benefits Counselor