10 point Veteran Preference eligibles:

XP-derived 10 point (mother of vet who had 10 point vet prefe who is disabled and cannot use his own 10 points)

CP-disable less than 30%

CPS-disabled at 30% or more

I am a CPS eligible vet myself.

OPM doesn't say much...whats the difference?

anyone else here a 10 point vet pref?

Did you check this out Vet guide ? It has some stuff about points. You think I'd know a little more about this stuff now!

Yes I have...tsk tsk....

I just wonder really is a CPS veteran is classified differently than an XP veteran with 10 points...since all points are the same.

is a CPS veteran "Higher" than a CP veteran?

Apparently the USCG Auxiliarist (whom never served AD in any branch) can get the 5pts.

Pre-9/11 I do not agree with, now with heightened security SF-86's I still would think t should be on something like a points system...for them.

I'm one of the CPS types as well, however, my 10 points were not used in my hiring. I've researched the issue of what these point preferences get you. I haven't found a whole lot concerning the hiring but a definate benefit of the over 30% vice under 30% disabled can be seen when you read about RIFs.

Ive read alot about RIF's as well....

thanks for the insight.....

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Originally posted by FormerEmbassyMarine:
Ive read alot about RIF's as well....

thanks for the insight.....

Rob,On Monday I'll shoot you an e-mail from work and will get the answers for you. Who are you thinking of going with? I as because all of DoD soon will no longer be on the GS scale and will be converted to NSPS (I'll expain on monday).

Semper Fi

John

I am applying to VA and OPM and a few others...nothing in particular.....

That e-mail would help.....

As a side bar to this topic.

When/if you get hired by a Federal Agency, if you are not receiving retirement from the military, tell Human Resources that you want to buy your Marine Corps time for retirement. It does not cost a lot to do it, but it adds a couple of percentage points come retirement time. Also, your time in immediately counts towards what leave category you fall into.

So make sure you have your DD-214 with you.

lol I'll have 8 yrs, 1 month and 15 days to turn in...all active duty time.

3 DD214's (1 USMC, 2 Army)

Every day counts, every time I get a new rookie that is prior service, I make sure they do it.

Still lookin out for the troops...good man.

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Originally posted by FormerEmbassyMarine:
Still lookin out for the troops...good man.

That's why I will never be a Lieutenant here.

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Originally posted by SCMerle:
Every day counts, every time I get a new rookie that is prior service, I make sure they do it.

Too bad everyone doesn't take care of their employees! I had to ask a Marine I served with about the estimated earnings.

Rob,
I tried to send you a e-mail this morning, but it was a no-go. The link that Mel put up is correct though.

Semper Fi

John

Click here.

The "Buy Back" was covered in this thread.

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Originally posted by SCMerle:
Click here.

The "Buy Back" was covered in this thread.

Thanks. If only I had found that thread before!

For any retired folks that may read this later on. Make sure you pay attention to what is said about retiree's.

Semper Fi

Johnny Blaze

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Originally posted by GyJDIrwin:
For any retired folks that may read this later on. Make sure you pay attention to what is said about retiree's.

Semper Fi

Johnny Blaze

For a Military retiree, it may not be beneficial to buy your Military time. Like JD said, pay attention and read carefully.

I am a 10pt CPS Vet. Don't know much about all that. However, I used it to get into the Post Office. My first day is Mar. 17th. I know that the Post Office must hire eligible vets ahead of non-vets. And that the prior service years will count for VAc earnings, after the 90 day probation. I will be looking into buying back my years.

My father is a 24 year retired Disabled Vietnam vet, it would have cost him way too much$ to buy back his time. He did enjoy the advantage of his time for vacation, when he joined the Post Office.