INSTRUCTIONS: ALABAMA STATEMENT OF MILITARY SERVICE (Form TRS SMS 1109)

New employees who become members of the Retirement Systems of Alabama may purchase up to four years of active duty military service credit based upon an honorable discharge. This is done using the form discussed in this article, which is available on the website maintained by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 1: Enter your name on the first blank line.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 2: Enter your Social Security number on the second blank line.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 3: Enter your street address or P.O. box number on the third blank line.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 4: Enter your city, state and zip code on the fourth blank line.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 5: Check the box next to the first statement if you are receiving no benefits for your military service.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 6: Check the box next to the second statement if you are receiving a service retirement benefit from a branch of the Armed Forces.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 7: Check the box next to the third statement if you are receiving a service retirement benefit based partially on your military service from a source other than a branch of the Armed Forces. Specify the source.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 8: Check the box next to the fourth statement if you are receiving a disability retirement benefit from a branch of the Armed Forces.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 9: Check the box next to the fifth statement if you are receiving a disability retirement benefit based partially on your military service from a source other than a branch of the Armed Forces. Specify the sources.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 10: Check the box next to the sixth statement if you received an honorable discharge.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 11: Check the box next to the seventh statement if you did not receive an honorable discharge.

Alabama Statement Of Military Service TRS SMS 1109 Step 12: Sign and date the form.