FERS Retirement for DOD Civilians: Complete Guide

Last updated: February 4, 2025

DOD Civilian Employee Retirement Planning

Department of Defense civilian employees have unique considerations and opportunities in their FERS retirement planning.

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DOD-Specific Benefits

  • Special pay provisions
  • Overseas service impact
  • Defense agency supplements
  • Security clearance considerations

Strategic Planning

  • Military service credit
  • Deployment impact
  • Special category retirement
  • Transition planning

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  • Calculate DOD-specific benefits
  • Analyze military buyback
  • Plan retirement timing
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