Two separate issues:
1) the military 1099-R is a "Non-qualified Plan".
...(My desktop software shows that in a list of what is considered Non-qualified too...not sure what Online shows..sometimes you have to click on a "Learn More" to see it described).
2) A W-2 is not a 1099-R and there is rarely any connection between the two. The W-2 from either DFAS, or a separate employer (civilian or state or Federal) has it's own box to check about that employer having a Pension plan in place. That box is not connected to your 1099-R form and only refers to that particular W-2 employer. Wait for your W-2 and use whatever is on your paper W-2 (sometimes a W-2 says "yes" to that box...which means it is "x"d) It will be "x"d on your W-2 if the company a has a defined-benefit Pension plan, or you contributed to a 401k, 403b or other defined contribution Pension plan .. but refers only to That Particular Employer.
____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
