Thread: Roth TSP withdrawal

I'm not sure how TSP handles withdrawals from the Roth TSP. I'm hoping that someone here can clear this up for me.

I plan on retiring from the USPS in 2015 under FERS with 30 years of service at age 60. At retirement, I plan on rolling over about 80% of my TSP to my current Traditional and Roth IRA's and receive a monthly distribution from my remaining TSP account.

I began contributing to my Roth TSP when it first became available. I remember reading that withdrawals from the Roth TSP aren't available until five years after opening the account. I also believe that you can't request a specific amount from the Regular or Roth and that all distributions are made in accordance to your contribution percentage.

I assume that this 5-year rule would mean that my monthly distributions would come only from my regular TSP funds until the time period for the Roth is satisfied. But will I be able to roll over my Roth portion immediately or will those funds be held per the time requirement?