Retirement Pay and Foreign Compensation

Retired members of the uniformed services are required by 37 U.S.C. § 908 to obtain Congressional consent to accept civil employment (and compensation for that employment) and payment for speeches, travel, meals, lodging, or registration fees, or accepting a non-cash award.

If a retired member accepts foreign compensation without prior approval, the retired pay is subject to withholding.

Navy retirees can contact the Chief of Naval Personnel/OPNAV N1 legal counsel at (703)604-3399 or navyfge.fct@navy.mil.