Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Helpful contact info for Reservists

In our busy day-to-day operations, there are a lot of different agencies and personnel we contact in regards to career opportunities, benefits, TRICARE, travel, retirement, and more. The below list is provided as an updated one-stop shop of websites and phone numbers that ARPC has put together as beneficial to Reserve members. 

Even if you aren't a Cat A, B, or E, you may find this information useful when navigating post-career or post-retirement questions. 

- Jen


Websites and Phone Numbers Listed in ARPC Briefings - as of April 2013

ARPC Information:
ARPC Briefings for Guard and Reserve are located at:  http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/library/guardandreservebriefings/index.asp
Total Force Service Center:  Toll Free 1-800-525-0102
myPERS online to vPC-GR Quick Link at: https://mypers.af.mil
ARPC Public Web Site: www.arpc.afrc.af.mil


Promotion Board Information:
ARPC Board Letter Online at myPERS: https://mypers.af.mil


Education Information:
Veterans Affairs, Education  - http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Post 9/11 Education Assistance eligibility: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp


Retirement Information:
RCSBP Calculator: log into myPERS, click on vPC-GR Dashboard, click on Action Requests, then click on RCSBP Calculator
DEERS Web site: www.dmdc.osd.mil


VA Benefits Information:
Toll Free 1-800-827-1000 http://www.va.gov
Burial and Memorial Benefits (VA):  http://www.militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil/
ESGR: Contact ESGR Ombudsman Representative 1-800-336-4590 or visit www.esgr.mil.
To file a complaint electronically visit the Dept. of Labor site at: http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/
Interest Rates on FHA loans: www.hud.gov  Toll Free (888) 297-8685


TRICARE Information:
Regional Offices:  http://www.tricare.mil/             
1-888-TRI-WEST
1-877-TRICARE (North)  
1-800-444-5445 (South)
TRS information:  http://www.tricare.mil/
TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR):  www.tricare.mil/trr
TRICARE Retired Reserve Enrollment: www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/reservetricare
Visit TRICARE on YouTube:   http://www.youtube.com/TRICAREhealth
Visit TRICARE on Twitter:   http://twitter.com/TRICARE
Visit TRICARE on Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/TRICARE


Career Opportunities Information:
Reserve Management Vacancy System (RMVS): https://w20.afpc.randolph.af.mil/AFPCSecureNET20/CheckPortal.aspx
Visit ANG Web site:  http://www.goang.com
ANG Recruiter @ 1-800-TO-GO-ANG
                                     (1-800-864-6264)
RRPS: Managed by HQ AFRC/Readiness Mgmt Group
                  1-800-223-1784 ext 72286 or rmg.workflow@afrc.af.mil
CAPRAP:  Managed by HQ CAP, Maxwell AFB AL
                  DSN 493-5225/Comm 334-953-5225 or http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com
ALO Program: Managed by Air Force Academy
DSN 333-2644/Comm 719-333-2644
Key Employee Program: Managed by HQ ARPC/DPAAR
1-800-525-0102
Active Duty Guard Positions:  Managed by Organizational Management (NGB/OM)
DSN 278-8884, Comm 301-836-8884
E-mail:  om.om@ang.af.mil
1-800-223-1784 ext 7-0113, or e-mail SEU at afrc.seu@afrc.af.mil


Lodging Information:
1-888-AF LODGE    - http://dodlodging.net/
1-800-NAVY INN    - www.navy-lodge.com
1-800-GO ARMY 1 - www.armymwr.com
Coast Guard           - www.uscg.mil/MWR
Marines                  - www.usmc-mccs.org/lodging/


Space “A” Travel Information:


Emergency Data
Virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED):  http://w11.afpc.randolph.af.mil/vs/