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Retired Activities Retiree Council
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Retired Activities Retiree Council
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Secretary Of The Navy's Retiree Council (RC)
The RC was established in 1970 as the Secretary of the Navy's Advisory Committee on Retired Personnel (ACRP). The name was later changed to the Committee on Retired Personnel (CRP) and is now called the Retiree Council (RC). Its mission is to advise the Secretary of the Navy on matters relating to retired personnel and review the effectiveness of retirement programs and policies. The primary function of the Council is to make recommendations concerning improvements to benefits, privileges, quality of life, and morale aspects of the retired community along with other pertinent matters relating to retired personnel. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Force Support and Families, serves as Executive Director and provides coordination, guidance and administrative support. The 22-member Council consists of three Marine officers, three Marine enlisted members, eight Navy officers, and eight Navy enlisted members, all in a retired status (regular, reserve, or fleet). Membership includes a broad representation of the retired community. The Council has two Co-Chairpersons: one is a flag/general officer, and the other is a master chief/sergeant major. Each position is filled by a member of the service opposite from that of the other position. All members serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of the Navy and are subject to annual reappointment. Members' terms of service will generally not exceed 3 consecutive years, but may be extended upon approval by the RC Co-Chairs or, in the case of term extension for a Co-Chair, by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (DASN) for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.
In selected issues of the Semper Fidelis, prospective applicants are asked to submit a brief biographical sketch covering their civilian endeavors to include involvement with civic and service-oriented organizations. When received, the applicants are logged into an RC database. The original applications are then forwarded to the Co-Chairs. They then select applicants for each vacancy based on experience and expertise in the areas of transition/mobilization, the Survivor Benefit Plan, TRICARE, and retired pay. Residency in areas of a high density of retired military personnel is also criteria for favorable consideration. Information on the best qualified candidates is then submitted for final selection. Each applicant will be notified whether or not selected as a member of the RC.
The RC meets annually in the spring of each year in the Washington, D.C. area. Members are recalled to active duty for this meeting. The RC maintains a website at: http://www.lifelines.navy.mil/retireecouncil/.
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