GI Bill
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I read somewhere that the time spent satisfying your obligation does not count toward the 3 years necessary to qualify for the full benefits but I am not 100% positive on that.
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http://www.military.com/education/gi-bill/new-gi-bill-frequently-asked-questions.html
HOWEVER; I think KP and USCGA are exempt:
http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc490903/m1/1/high_res_d/R41356_2010Aug02.pdf
Honestly it appears that whoever was writing the post 9/11 GI bill didn't know KP and USCGA existed and accidentally left them out. BUPERS INSTRUCTION 1780.1A covered the Montgomery GI Bill also seems to exempt KP from the obligation stuff, it doesn't seem super clear cut but I think Active Duty time right out of school counts toward the GI bill.
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Strategic Sealift Officers (SSOs) can qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. You must complete a 90 (consecutive) day ADT in order to qualify. Once you qualify (once you complete a 90 day ADT), all time spent on ADT counts towards GI Bill, including time spent on ADT before qualifying. For example: years 1 through 5 after graduation you only complete a 2 week active duty per year, so no time towards GI Bill. Year 6 you complete a 100 day ADT therefore you qualify for GI Bill, AND all ADT time before and after is aggregate towards GI Bill service. 90 days = 40%; 180 days = 50%; 1 year = 60%; 1.5 years = 70%; 2 years = 80%; 2.5 years = 90%; 3 years = 100%.