Which component of the Blended Retirement System enables retirement savings through both employer and employee contributions?

• A. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• B. Military Pension Plan
• C. Post-9/11 GI Bill
• D. Social Security Offset

Answer: (A)

In the Blended Retirement System, retirement savings through both employer and employee contributions is provided by the Thrift Savings Plan. The TSP functions like a 401(k): you contribute from your pay, and the government also contributes on your behalf—automatic contributions plus a matching contribution—into your TSP account. This combination lets you build retirement savings with both sides contributing, rather than relying solely on a pension. The other options aren’t savings vehicles: the Military Pension Plan is the defined-benefit portion that pays a lifetime annuity based on service, the Post-9/11 GI Bill offers education benefits, and the Social Security Offset affects how Social Security interacts with military retirement rather than providing a savings account.