Episode 016 - Blended Retirement System (BRS) Overview

Operation Retirement Readiness

Summary

The conversation discusses the blended retirement system (BRS) and its components, including the pension, TSP match, and continuation pay. The BRS was implemented in 2018 to modernize military compensation and retirement. The pension part of BRS is similar to the legacy system, requiring 20 years of service and basing the pension on the highest three years of pay. However, the multiplier was reduced from 2.5% to 2% per year. The BRS also introduced a TSP matching component, where service members can receive a match for their contributions. Additionally, continuation pay was added as a retention tool, allowing service members to receive a lump sum in exchange for four more years of service.

Takeaways

• The blended retirement system (BRS) was implemented in 2018 to modernize military compensation and retirement.

• The BRS pension requires 20 years of service and is based on the highest three years of pay, but the multiplier was reduced from 2.5% to 2% per year.

• The BRS introduced a TSP matching component, allowing service members to receive a match for their contributions.

• Continuation pay was added as a retention tool, offering service members a lump sum in exchange for four more years of service.

• Senior leaders should educate themselves about the BRS to mentor younger service members and help them make informed decisions about their retirement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Blended Retirement System (BRS)

07:51 The Pension Component of BRS

12:11 The Valuable Benefit of TSP Match in BRS

15:39 Retention Tool: Continuation Pay in BRS

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