Waivers

Age 60 Waiver:
Enlisted members may request a waiver to be retained in an active status after attaining age 60 under the following circumstances:
• Members who originally enlisted prior to 15 April 1987 and are unable to complete 20 years of qualifying service prior to age 60 but can complete 20 qualifying years by age 63 may apply for an age waiver no later than 9 months prior to their 60th birthday.
• IRR members attached to the ASP who are unable to complete 20 years of qualifying service prior to attaining age 60 but who can complete 20 years of qualifying service prior to age 63 may apply for an age waiver.
Note: Members who don’t obtain an age waiver or are not qualified to receive one will be removed from a pay status by their NRC.

Submission Requirements:
1. Electronic Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7)
2. Endorsement from command

Reference: BUPERSINST 1001.39F

Time in Grade Waiver:
Enlisted personnel advanced to E-7, E-8, or E-9 who voluntarily request retirement must satisfactorily serve 24 months in the grade in which they wish to be retired, or request retirement in their previously held grade.
Reserve enlisted members who, through no fault of their own, are unable to complete the service-in-grade requirements, may request a waiver to retire at the higher pay grade.

Submission Requirements:
1. Electronic Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7)

References:
BUPERSINST 1001.39F
OPNAVINST 1820.1B

RE-4 Waiver:
PERS 913 adjudicates RE-4 waivers on a case by case basis. An RE-4 reenlistment code means that a BUPERS waiver is required prior to approving an enlistment to join the SELRES. Waivers may be obtained by submitting a request to PERS-913 via the Navy Reserve Recruiting Command.

References:
BUPERSINST 1001.39F
COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8M