Retirement

Retirement requests are now completed via NSIPS, and a format for the request letter is contained in 1820-020.  The retiring officer should forward their request to Officer Personnel via NSIPS, with appropriate documentation attached to the request.  Retirement requests should be submitted 9-12 months before the Projected Rotation Date (PRD) if the desired retirement date matches the PRD.  If the requested date is prior to the members PRD, ensure Chain of Command support for the request to retire prior to PRD.  Contact Officer Personnel at Ext: 3-1552 for additional inquiries.

Note: Members whom will be at statutory retirement are not required to submit a request in NSIPS; however, the member should follow the same required timelines below.  

After the request is submitted to BUPERS or 9-12 months out, the retiree should:

1. Contact the Command Career Counselor to arrange an appointment to complete the Pre-separation Counseling Checklist (DD Form 2648). 
   This counseling is a prerequisite to scheduling the Transition Assistance Program at the Family Service Center.
   
   
2. Schedule TAP class by FFSC.  Again, the DD Form 2648 must be signed by the Command Career Counselor in order to attend.
   
   
3. Work on the retirement check-out documents and requirements provided by Officer Personnel.
   
   
4. Retirees are eligible for 20 days Permissive TDY for House/Job hunting.
   
   
5. Schedule a retirement physical through the Naval Medical Clinic 9-12 months before the retirement date.
   
   
6. IMPORTANT:  Your DD-214 will not become available for review and signature until 60-90 days after your entire retirement package has been submitted to TSC Norfolk. 
   The new process includes a reviewing of your DD-214 on NSIPS. 
   After the review process is complete, you will finalize and sign your DD-214 in Bupers Online - Navy Personnel Command Document Services.
   
   
7. The Personnel Office will prepare retirement certificates when they are received from the Bureau, one signed by the President and one signed by the CNP.
   
   
8. Letters of Appreciation are available in the office for immediate family members. 
   Submit the correct spelling of the names, date of ceremony and length of service at least two months prior to ceremony date.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call x3-1552.  Also, consult the Navy Personnel Command website for additional information concerning Officer Retirements.

Useful Links

• NPC Website - Officer Retirements page