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Glossary/Finance

Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme

DFRDB

The ADF super scheme for members who joined before 1 October 1991.

DFRDB pays a lifetime pension once you have completed a minimum period of service. It is administered by CSC.

Related terms

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
CSC
The trustee that manages the main ADF superannuation schemes (MSBS, DFRDB, ADF Super and ADF Cover).
Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme
MSBS
The ADF super scheme for members who joined between 1 October 1991 and 30 June 2016.

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