Retirement Transition Outreach

RTO informational event formats include Reserve Retirement Waypoint (RRW) and Retirement Awareness Workshop (RAW).
All events are presented virtually through Microsoft Teams. The link to self-register for the workshops are listed below the dates. If you have difficulties accessing the site, please reach out to the RTO team.
The Retirement Transition Outreach (RTO) initiative educates Navy Reservists regarding the processes and benefits for Reserve Retirement. RTO events range in duration from three hours to three days, for different milestones and concerns.

All events will be conducted in Central Standard Time

RTO Event Schedule

Self-register: FY26 RTO Events / FY27 RTO Events
Further questions or concerns can be directed to: PERS-9_RTO@us.navy.mil

Reserve Retirement Waypoint (RRW) - time commitment ~3 hours

Covers all major milestones toward reserve retirement: managing reserve retirement points, making survivor benefit plan elections on receipt of the Notice of Eligibility, requesting transfer to the Retired Reserve, applying for retired pay and benefits, to include representative from TRICARE and FEDVIP to answer questions about enrolling in health, dental and vision benefits.

Virtual Weeknight evenings: Thursdays 1730-2030
Virtual Weekend mornings: Saturdays 0900-1200

10 September 2026
8 October 2026
12 November 2026
10 December 2026
9 January 2027
11 February 2027
8 April 2027
10 June 2027
10 July 2027
9 September 2027

Retirement Awareness Workshop (RAW) - time commitment ~2 days.  

Same information covered during RRW plus representatives from VA, DFAS, USAA, Fleet & Family Support Center, and Retired Activities Offices.
Virtual Mid-week on 2 consecutive weekdays (Tue-Wed):  0800-1400
9-10 March 2027
10-11 August 2027

Flag Retirement Workshop (by invitation only from Reserve Flag Matters)

Virtual Mid-week: business hours
Date: May 2027

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In May 2022, Chief of the Navy Reserve Retired Vice Adm. John Mustin released his Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions 2022 Update.
The NRFI 2022 Update introduced the 4th Line of Effort, Develop the Force.
Chief of Navy Reserve Releases Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions 2022

"Develop the Force Introduction:

Announcing the new LOE, Mustin noted that “Our Sailors are our asymmetric advantage.
It is contingent upon us to focus on inclusion and equity allowing our Navy Reserve to harness our entire diverse team of Sailors and civilians to maximize our warfighting capability and readiness. We promote a positive culture of dignity and respect by living our Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment. We will enable and empower our Sailors, embrace ownership and ingenuity, and reinforce the simple, unifying concept that Sailors and commands will take care of themselves and their people, all the while removing barriers constraining our warfighting advantage.”
The LOE was initiated to deliver against that vision and to align the Force with the Chief of Naval Operations’ “Get Real, Get Better” initiative. Specific actions are already underway."