Ron,Hello Wolverine,
If the retiree had 24 years, 7 months active duty or equivalent, they would have qualified for a regular retirement (in addition to the CH 61 retirement) . Did the retiree have that number of active duty years?
Is he/she a reservist? Your remark, “
CH61 Retiree
Months of service: 295”. suggests a reservist or NG. Generally, the active duty equivalent would be total points for retirement divided by 360.
The retiree’s retirement orders should show “disability retirement years” or similar. That would be AD equivalent.
Perhaps you should confer with the retiree to obtain the accurate info if you have not already.
Regards,
Ron
Yes, the retiree did have that many of active duty years.
He was not a reservist, all 24 years and 7 months were active duty
I have all of this information directly, and accurately from the friend who I am trying to help.
-Sam