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Purpose:

In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02, this issuance reissues the June 18, 2002 directive as a DoD instruction to:

• Establish policy, assign responsibilities, and provide procedures for implementation of the All-Volunteer Educational Assistance Program, also known and referred to in this issuance as the "Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Program," as established in Chapter 30 of Title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.).

• Implement Sections 1003 and 1004 of Public Law 116-315:

o Section 1003 changes the period for election to receive benefits under the MGIB Program only during a 90-day period beginning on the day that is 180 days after the date on which the individual initially enters initial training. Additionally, Section 1003 changes the timeframe pay reductions will begin, to after the date that is 270 days after the individual initially enters initial training. These changes will take effect on January 5, 2023.

o Section 1004 phases out the MGIB Program, beginning October 1, 2030.