Question: how much pension do you get from the army?
Answer: Under the BRS, your pension is similar to the CSB/REDUX system, you will get 40% of your base pay after 20 years. You also get a bonus at 12 years of 2.5% of your annual base pay. The military will contribute 1% of your base pay to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to a savings account.