While Congressional legislation began the official history of the Navy Reserve on March 3, 1915 (after lobbying by SecNav Daniels & his Assistant SecNav FDR), its actual history far predates that and stretches back to the days before the Revolution.

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The phrase “The Navy Takes Care of Its Own” is more applicable now than ever before. In addition to the family support available from the individual’s command (Ombudsman, Legal Affairs, etc) the Navy established Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) to consolidate the myriad of shore commands under a single command structure reporting to the CNO.

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Reserve Component (RC) personnel, when ordered to active duty for other than their annual training, must have the same uniforms as the Active Component (AC) of similar grade or rate.

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We plan for vacations, celebrations, retirements, deployments, and other special occasions but often overlook one of the most important planning activities of our lives – our passing.

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Do you know what benefits to which you are entitled? Most are aware of the unlimited commissary and exchange privileges, medical (be sure and sign up for Part B when you become eligible for Medicare to continue your TRICARE coverage), 5% Veteran’s preference (10% if rated disabled) with almost all Federal, State, and local governmental agencies, but were you aware of the many forms of disability retirement, forms of disability pay, death benefits, life insurance, retirement, and long term or nursing homes, home loans, and Space-A travel?

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Well, the correct answer is NOW. Before I get into the various reasons and methods of retirement planning, I’d like to address a recent request for additional information concerning the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). In a recent “Letters-to-the- Editor” section of the magazine, Anita Bernier pointed out that the deduction for RCSBP continues after the death of the retiree and felt that we should provide some additional information concerning this “feature.”

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In past articles, I’ve discussed all of the things that you should do prior to your retirement and the myriad of forms and servicerelated actions required. What I’d like to address in this article is what the heck are you going to do now that you’re retired or about to be.

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Lately, several questions from members have arisen concerning the above subjects so this seems the appropriate place to address them and gain a better understanding.

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Last month, we spoke about the basics of the plan and ended with six categories of beneficiaries for SBP. This month, we discuss some of the mechanics involved in those elections. Next month, we will continue with SBP premiums and close the topic.

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Now that you are retired, you’re either in the “gray” area or receiving your monthly annuitant pay.  Let’s address the often confusing Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). We’ll try to cover the most important areas of the Survivor Benefit Plan and Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan.

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