Outline the major decisions you and your family need to make and a timeline of those decisions.

  • When will you retire? (within 12 to 36 months from today)
  •  Where do you plan to live after retirement?
    • Will you move or remain at your current location?
      • If you are scheduled to PCS in the next two years, one year is required on station (in CONUS) after a PCS before you can retire.
    • Rank order and weigh your priorities after retirement—job location, being near extended family, quality of life, availability of healthcare, etc. Decide if a move is probable.
    • What is your deadline for making your location decision?
    • View the State/Territory Fact Sheets on MyArmyBenefits for benefits and tax information on all 54 U.S. states and territories to help with your planning.
    • Research the requirements for a final military move.
    • Do Family Members have special medical needs that influence the decision on where to live?
    • Is it important to reside close to a military treatment facility or VA medical facility?
      • Investigate medical, dental, and vision care options for Retired Soldiers as they are different than those for Active Duty.