"...USAA's Military Retirement Comparison Tool (MRCT) is now available to all service members in response to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) transition from the current military retirement plan to the new Blended Retirement System (BRS), which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. USAA launched the tool to help service members make an informed decision on the financial implications specific to their retirement situation.
The MRCT includes personalization based on five factors:
- Active duty vs. National Guard / Reserve
- Pay grade: Officer / Enlisted / Warrant Officer
- Years of service
- Years remaining until separation or retirement from the military
- Anticipated number of credited military points at the time of National Guard / Reserve retirement..."
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