For those USN folks looking to retire, we have recently heard that typical retirement waivers such as Time in Grade and Retirement at Lesser Grade are being disapproved. I would also expect that requests for retirements that are "mid-tour" to also be disapproved. Anyone that is retiring can expect retirement orders 3-6 months from retirement date. This means your approved retirement orders may not actually drop until INSIDE your terminal leave date.

This is gouge and hear-say from folks that heard it from someone that may have attended a meeting or teleconference from somebody that may have heard of BUPERS during a conversation at one point in time and in no way shape or form is gospel.