I am leaving the Army in July. I plan to pursue my education. Can I still (legaly) use my rank? I know if you retire you get to keep your rank.
2006-12-25 05:43:19 · 8 answers · asked by Phillip 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You will not hold any rank when you separate from the U.S Armed Forces. Once a person leaves, whether through separation or retirement, they do not hold any rank. In order to hold rank, the person must be subject to the UCMJ.
The only reason a person would be addressed by their rank is out of courtesy. Trust me, I have had to deal with retired senior officers that demand that I salute them. Unfortunately their feelings get hurt, because they no longer warrant a salute.
You would be OK, if you use the rank that you had when you separated. You will be briefed about this when you go through transition. Be careful though, there is a new federal law that prohibits person from misrepresenting a military rank or award they did not earn.
Two examples that were given was a NV judge that claimed to have earned the Medal of Honor and a person, claiming to be a retired U.S Air Force Colonel, giving motivational speeches to schools, but he'd never served in the military.
Good luck in school and thank you for your service to our Country.
2006-12-25 06:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you retire from military service you are allowed to retain a courtesy title of your former rank. For example I retain the courtesy title of 'First Sergeant - Retired' - which carries no privileges or authority.
2006-12-25 14:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you retire from the military, is wrong to use your old rank and not been above a General.
2006-12-25 13:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are not retired from the the US Armed Forces,
you cannot use your rank any more. You cannot legally use your rank for any job interviews or any thing else.
If you want to use your rank, RE-ENLIST!!!!!!
2006-12-25 13:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can use your rank, but it won't mean anything to anyone without "USA" to back it up. That, you can't use anymore.
2006-12-25 14:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are colonel or higher, it just looks like your head is still in the military if you drag that stuff around
2006-12-25 22:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by usamedic420 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing offical, not even retired.
2006-12-25 16:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by SkyShark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but why would you. :You have the right to be known as anything you want, just so you are not attempting to do something illegal.
2006-12-25 13:50:44 · answer #8 · answered by Jimfix 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋