What Does Rye Mean in the Army

In very general terms, a soldier establishes a retirement year ending (RYE) date by entering the Active Reserve. The date you enter the Active Reserve is your retirement year beginning (RYB) date.

What is a rye date for Military?

The date you enter the Active Reserve is your retirement year beginning date (RYB). As long as you have no break in service, your retirement year ending date (RYE) will be one year later. For example, a soldier who joins the Active Reserve on 2 July 1986 would have a RYB of 2 July 1986 and a RYE of 1 July 1987.

Where can I find my rye date?

The ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) for current anniversary year is generated within 30 days after the retirement year end (RYE) date (Located on page 1, column 2 of the ARPC 249-E) and necessitates prompt submission of retirement points as they are earned throughout the retirement year …

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