Process to Pay Military Service Deposit

Step 1. Obtain Military Earnings Documentation.

A. Complete the appropriate form(s) below:

RI 20-97, Estimated Earnings During Military Service.

CBC 12830-105 - Complete this form in addition to the RI 20-97 if you received civilian pay while on LWOP-US. Be sure to note on the front of the RI 20-97 form "I am requesting estimated military earnings for only a portion of my active military duty, please see attached memo" so that DFAS will provide the correct earnings.

 B. Submit completed form(s), along with a copy of your DD 214 (or equivalent) for the requested period of service, directly to the military branch in which you served. If you served in more than one branch of service, you will need to submit a form to each separate branch.

 C. You will receive a "Statement of Estimated Earnings During Military Service" from the military when they have processed your request. NOTE: Depending on the branch of service, it may take 2-3 months to receive a reply.

Step 2. Submit Military Deposit Paperwork. Send paperwork to the Civilian Benefits Center (CBC) that services you. Note: All of the three types of documentation listed below are required. Incomplete packages will be returned to you.

-Military Earnings Documentation as described above in Step 1.

-Proof of active duty military service. DD-214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, or the equivalent.

• If you don't have a copy of your DD-214, you can request one

-Application for Military Deposit (choose the appropriate form below):

• FERS
• CSRS

Step 3. Paperwork Forwarded To Payroll For Processing.

The CBC staff will review the paperwork you submitted to assure that it is complete. Your retirement coverage date will be certified and the package will be forwarded to the Payroll office for processing. Payroll will calculate the amount of your deposit and will set up a payment account for you. You will receive a letter from your payroll office stating the amount of the deposit; before you receive the letter you may notice on your DFAS Leave & Earnings Statement in block 20 the amount of your military deposit will appear. Processing by payroll can take 30 days or more.

Step 4. Payment Options.

Your payroll office will provide your payment options to after your deposit amount has been calculated. Do not send a check to the CBC office.