Early Retirement Credit Under 12304b Orders

The Issue

National Guard servicemembers have deployed under U.S.C Title 10, Section 12304b orders since 2012 for pre-planned missions in support of Combatant Commands, but are not authorized to receive the same benefits provided under other overseas mobilization authorities.

Accomplishment

• Section 604 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes early retirement credit for National Guard and Reserve servicemembers serving under Title 10, Section 12304b orders