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

E-Mail: tfsc@mailds01.csd.disa.mil

myPERS online to vPC-GR Quick Link at: https://mypers.af.mil

ARPC Public Web Site: www.arpc.afrc.af.mil

Link to ARPC FAQs: http://www.afrc.af.mil/questions/index.asp

Promotion Board Information:

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

EPR/OPR/PRF Writing Guide: http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-070607-086.pdf

Education Information:

Air University: http://www.au.af.mil/au/schools.asp

CCAF - https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/ep/globalTab.do?channelPageId=s6925EC13447C0FB5E044080020E329A9

ACSC degree  - http://www.au.af.mil/au/dlmasters.asp

DANTES Testing: http://www.dantes.doded.mil/DANTES_Homepage.html

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

AD Retired Pay Calculator at: http://www.defenselink.mil/militarypay/retirement/calc/index.html

DEERS Web site: www.dmdc.osd.mil

VA Benefits Information:

Toll Free 1-800-827-1000 http://www.va.gov

TSGLI/VGLI: http://www.insurance.va.gov

SGLI: 1-800-419-1473 http://www.insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/default.htm

SGLI Conversion Procedures:  http://www.insurance.va.gov/sglisite/converting/SGLI.htm

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/

SCRA: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/military/scra_summary.htm

Interest Rates on FHA loans: www.hud.gov  Toll Free (888) 297-8685

Homeowners Assistance Program: http://www.usace.army.mil/CERE/Pages/HomeownerAssistanceProgram.aspx

TRICARE Information:

TRICARE:   http://www.tricare.mil/

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

Website: http://www.goang.com  or   http://www.nationalguard.mil/resources/states.aspx

ART Program Website: http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs

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:

 http://www.amc.af.mil/questions/topic.asp?id=380

Emergency Data

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