Army pensions

farquarpigmix

Served for 5 years in armed forces would I be entitled to any pension?

Regards

farquar

barnabee

Yes, you should qualify for a preserved pension which is payable at the age of 60. I believe it is not issued automatically, it will be up to you to claim. It is important to let your Pension Office know whenever you change your address. The amount of pension is based on how many qualifying years you served.
More details here

farquarpigmix

Hi Barnabee,

Thank you for the Information. Sorry to trouble you again but would I be able to transfer it into another pension?

Cheers

farquarpigmix

Andy_L

Yes, but unless it's another final salary pension it's probably not a good idea

beedeedee

Apparently prior to 1975 the service required is 22 years.

mikewood

left army in 1970 after 9 year went on the reserve list for seven years final
dischared date 1977
do i qaulify for prefeard pension
mike wood

mikewood

i left the army 9 years service in 1970 di d 7 years in the reserves final dis 1977do i qua for prefeard pension

peterg1965

I doubt very much if reserve service qualifies for a preserved pension. You need to speak to the relevant pensions agency - the SPVA - Service Personnel and Veterans Agency. Google it for the number.

mikewood

thanks for the reyply very helpfull

farquarpigmix

beedeedee wrote: »

Apparently prior to 1975 the service required is 22 years.

Hi,

Does anyone on this site have any information as to why people who left the forces before 1975 & didn't complete 22 yrs service are not entitled to a pension?

I served 5 yrs between 1980-1985 and receive one at 60. But people before me who done 2, 3,4, 5, yrs etc are not entitled. ( I hope am wrong about this ) Doesn't seem fair to me.

All help greatly received.

Farquar

Andy_L

Because that's what the contract with the army said at the time and pension law allowed it. ISTR there are ongoing campaigns to try & get retrospective changes to the scheme made.