TIME TO RETIREMENT

18 to 24 months

BEGIN DECISION MAKING

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Complete all the tasks in the 24 to 36 months checklist then focus on the following decisions:

  • Choose your estimated retirement date
    • Keep in mind your remaining service obligations and when they will be completed.
    • Plan your terminal leave—do you have enough leave to meet your needs or do you need to save leave?
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Regular Retirement Checklist

Download the active/regular retirement checklist of things to accomplish 18 to 24 months before your planned retirement date.

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U.S. Army Retirement Planning Guide

The 2025 Army guide to retirement that covers all you need to know from A to Z.