Benefits for Gray Area and Recipients of Retired Pay

Today is a very important and proud day in my life. Today I retire from The United States Army Reserve after having served more then 25 years. As such, I want to share with you all some important information about retirees from the Army Reserve. The following information was taken from HRC website.

As an active RC, IRR, or Retired Reserve service member who has received a 20-year letter but has not received any retirement pay, you may be eligible to receive "gray area" benefits. The following table shows these benefits compared to the full retiree's.

Benefits

Gray Area
(Active RC, IRR, or Retired Reserve)

Retiree
(Age 60+; receiving retired pay)

ID Cards

Obtain a DD Form 2(RES RET) and DD Form 1173-1 at any Reserve Component ID card-issuing facility with a copy of your 20-year letter and transfer or separation orders.

Obtain a DD Form 2(Ret)(Blue) and DD Form 1173 (Uniformed Services identification and privilege card) for your family members at any ID card-issuing facility with a copy of your retirement orders.

Member - DD Form 2 (RES RET)

Spouse/Dependents - DD Form 1173-1

Member - DD Form 2 (RET)

Spouse/Dependents - DD Form 1173

Military Installations, Facilities and Activities

Local post policies and in-country directives govern the use of facilities.


Exchanges
Commissary
Shoppettes
Service Stations
Gasoline coupons are not available in OCONUS for retirees.
Physical Fitness Center
Lodging

Military lodging is available on a limited basis. Space A is "first come-first served" based on daily availability.
Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC) lodging is available to all ID card holders. Toll-Free number: 1-800-GO-ARMY-1 or 1-800-462-7691
Guest House is normally available on a limited basis.
Other Facilities

Theater
Recreation Center
Officer/NCO/Enl Clubs
Laundry/dry cleaning
Bowling Alleys
Beverage Stores
Libraries
Four Seasons
MWR facilities
Flower Shops
Optical Shop
Beauty/barber shop
Check cashing/currency exchange


Medical Facilities

Member - No; except on ADT or AD (Eligible if returned to an active duty status)

Spouse/Dependents - No

Member - Yes

Spouse/Dependents - Yes

Champus Tricare

Member - No

Spouse/Dependents - No

Member - Yes (Until age 65)

Spouse/Dependents - Yes (until 65) . After 65, Tricare for Life is second payor to Medicare.

TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) Yes (Gray Area Retirees) Yes
Lodging /AFRC (4)

Military lodging is available on a limited basis. Space A is "first come-first served" based on daily availability.
Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC) lodging is available to all ID card holders. Toll-Free number: 1-800-GO-ARMY-1 or 1-800-462-7691
Guest House is normally available on a limited basis.

Space-A Travel

Member - Yes; limited to CONUS

Spouse/Dependents - No

Member - Yes

Spouse/Dependents - Yes (OCONUS)

SATO/Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Legal Assistance

Limited (AR 27-3)

Survivor Assistance

Casualty Assistance

Family Services

VA Benefits
Yes, if Vet

Servicemens Group Life Insurance
(There are exceptions based on Reserve status. Please visit the Veterans Administration webpage for details.)

Veterans Group Life Insurance
(There are exceptions based on Reserve status. Please visit the Veterans Administration webpage for details.)

Yes, if eligible and requested

Yes if eligible

State Benefits

See your State Representative

See your State Representative