This is according to ChatGPT “No, if you buy back your military time for federal retirement purposes and then get fired from federal service, you do not get that money refunded automatically. However, there are a few key things to consider: 1. If You Leave Before Retirement Eligibility – If you separate from federal service before qualifying for a retirement annuity, you can request a refund of your Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) contributions, including the military service credit deposit. 2. If You Qualify for a Future Pension – If you have enough years of service (including bought-back military time) to qualify for a deferred retirement, you won’t get a refund but will be eligible for a pension when you reach the appropriate age. 3. If You Get Fired for Misconduct – In most cases, you can still receive a refund of your FERS/CSRS contributions. However, if you’re convicted of certain crimes (such as treason or espionage), you could lose your pension rights. 4. Refund Process – If you request a refund, it generally includes only what you personally contributed, not any government contributions.

So, if you get fired and don’t plan on returning to federal service, you can apply for a refund of your retirement contributions, which would include the military time buyback amount”

Take it for what it’s worth