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Receiving Credit for Military Service

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 a new employee with active duty service...

Your Action...	By when?	With what?	With who?	Other Information
Review Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act USERRA (PDF)
Provide a copy of your Discharge from Active Duty (DD214) or equivalent	within 31 days of employment	DD214 - Discharge from Active Duty	Benefits Counselor	This will give you credit for annual leave accrual Verify credit by reviewing your Benefits Statement
If you are under CSRS and will be eligible for SS you must pay a deposit to receive credit for your military service	before retirement (no interest if paid within the first 3 years of employment)	SF2803 (PDF) Application to Make Deposit or Redeposit OPM 1514 Military Deposit Worksheet	Benefits Counselor	Payment in full will give you military service credit for retirement Verify credit by reviewing your Benefits Statement
If you are under FERS you must pay a deposit to receive credit for your military service	before retirement (no interest if paid within first 3 years of employment)	SF3108 - Application to Make Deposit or Redeposit OPM 1514 Military Deposit Worksheet	Benefits Counselor	Payment in full will give you military service credit for retirement Verify credit by reviewing your Benefits Statement