HR 5386 · 101th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Military Personnel Transition Benefits Act of 1990
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.(1990-09-04)
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Military Personnel Transition Benefits Act of 1990 - Title I: Department of Defense Transition Benefits - Provides separation pay for a regular enlisted member of the armed forces who is discharged involuntarily or as the result of the denial of reenlistment if such member has completed at least six but less than 20 years of active service, unless the Secretary concerned determines that the conditions of discharge do not warrant such pay. Repeals the limitation on the amount of separation pay inapplicable to a member of the armed forces who is serving on active duty as of September 30, 1990, is discharged or released, and who has at least five but less than six years of active service. Makes ineligible for separation pay a member who is discharged or released from active duty during an initial term of enlistment or an initial period of obligated service. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a Military Personnel Readjustment Assistance Office to develop and coordinate programs to assist members of the armed forces and their dependents in readjusting to civilian life after discharge or release from active duty. Sets forth matters to be covered by preseparation counseling pro…
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