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Retirement & Separation (R&S)

The Retirement & Separation Career & Life Event (CLE) provides information for those considering retirement or separation from the Navy. Here you can:

  • Learn more about the process to retire or separate
  • Understand the benefits you will receive after leaving the Navy
  • Initiate a request to retire or separate
  • Access resources if you have questions

I can imagine a no more rewarding career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worth while, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: "I served in the United States Navy."  - President John F. Kennedy

Visit the DS Logon website to establish your account for CAC-free access to Government websites including TRICARE, eBenefits, and myPay.
Visit the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) to determine your eligibility, initiate your Separation Request, and verify completion of required milestones including Pre-Separation Counseling and Individual Transition Plan (ITP).
Order a CD of your complete Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) for emergency situations (e.g., backup file, or to document loss due to system file corruption).
Review your benefits of military service.

Useful Resources

Featured Mobile Apps

Visit the Navy App Locker and download useful mobile applications.

Download the DD 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel, as well as forms documenting decisions regarding the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP).

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Access Retirement and Separation checklists and questionnaires, including:
  • NPPSC 1800/1 - NPPSC Fleet Reserve/Retirement Checklist
  • NPPSC 1900/1 - Separations Questionnaire
  • NPPSC 1900/2 - NPPSC Separations Checklist
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View policy guidance for Active Component Retirement.

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View policy guidance for Reserve Component Retirement.

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DoD TAP provides opportunities, services, and training for transitioning service members in their preparation to meet post-military goals.

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Visit Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) to learn how the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) prepares eligible service members and their families to face the many challenges of transitioning back to civilian life.

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Additional links to systems and sites to support Retirement & Separation.

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Frequently Asked Questions, Acronyms and Glossary.

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