Yes,
We are the lucky ones. We BOTH went CASH then transferred into BDCP (actually, I was credited with a referral for JR (E-5), even though I didn't really refer him; his mind was already made up). But, we both will have 3 years this coming August
. It feels good to have an edge over others, pay wise that is (and hopefully skill wise also). But JR, to answer your question, BDCP time DOES count as retirement time. I have researched this well enough that I found out this is the case. So, when we get commissioned, we will only have 17 years to retirment, instead of 20.
Later,
D