I should recieve it next year when I leave. I am currently questioning the amounts that my forecast is telling me and have written to AFPAA (pensions) for clarification. Basically, whatever you decide in terms of career, will not affect your pension-your pension is set in stone (perhaps soap stone with the amount of clear and concise info available)and any appeals can be entered into once you recieve your forecast. I would advise to join the pension soc. before leaving-I intend to, but have yet to do so! If any problems then redress them-I had to because of PAS crossover Ts&Cs-told 3 things by supposedly the experts which were all wrong- read the docs myself, could read english, and redressed them for the first time and won. I am afraid you will have to check the details yourself and make your own balanced assessment. The way of the world now!