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Retirement

Retirement

Retirement

Retirement marks the end of a serving member's active career and the start of life after service. The portal exists to help personnel and their families prepare early, understand what they are entitled to, and complete the exit process without delay.

This page explains the common categories of retirement, the steps involved, and the responsibilities of the retiring member. Individual entitlements depend on rank, length of service and current service regulations, so always confirm your own position with your unit administrative office.

Categories of Retirement

Categories of Retirement
  • Voluntary Retirement – a member chooses to retire after meeting the required years of service
  • Statutory Retirement – retirement on reaching the maximum age or length of service for rank
  • Medical Retirement – retirement on the recommendation of a medical board
  • Early Retirement – retirement before the normal date, subject to approval
  • Retirement on Compassionate Grounds – approved in exceptional personal or family circumstances
  • Terminal Leave – final leave taken before the retirement date

Retirement Process

Start planning well ahead of your retirement date. A typical process looks like this:

  1. Confirm your date. Check your retirement category and expected date with the unit administrative office
  2. Submit your application or notification. Where a request is required, submit it through your chain of command
  3. Update your records. Verify your personal details, next of kin and service history on file
  4. Complete clearance. Return service property and obtain clearance from the relevant sections
  5. Attend pre-retirement briefings. Learn about benefits, pension documentation and resettlement options
  6. Receive discharge documents. Collect your documents and identification on completion of clearance

Retirement Checklist

Personnel approaching retirement are advised to prepare the following:

Up-to-date service and personal records
Next-of-kin and beneficiary details
Completed clearance forms
Pension and benefits documentation
Return of all service property
Plan for resettlement after service

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I begin preparing for retirement?

As early as possible, ideally well before your retirement date. Early preparation gives you time to correct records, attend briefings and complete clearance without last-minute pressure.

Your unit administrative office is the first point of contact. They can direct you to the section responsible for pension and benefits processing.

Early retirement may be possible, but it is subject to approval and the conditions set out in service regulations. Speak to your unit administrative office to learn what applies to you.

Your service records are retained by the service. Keep copies of your discharge documents and benefit paperwork for your own reference.