2007-11-07 12:00:14 · 9 answers · asked by Aqua-Man 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
all initial contracts are for a minimum of eight years, but you can serve up to 35 years before mandatory retirement.
2007-11-08 00:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question differs to the time frame. When I joined on active duty it was 6 years, but in the Reservies it was 8 years. If the question relates to how long can you serve, that is also different by service and by the rank the individual holds. An example would be in the Army (when I served (1975 to 1997) an E6 could only do 20 years. Now, Rumsfeld changed the law. If your prior enlisted then became an officer, they could do 35 to 40 years. 10 yrs enlisted and 25-30 years as an officer.
2007-11-07 15:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by MyFranks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For life. You can retire from the military after 20 or 25 years I think.
2007-11-07 12:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by Sharen H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
those days, not at all. i think of they have upped the max age to 40-some thing. in case you end your degree and choose directly to be an officer (as a substitute of enlisted), the max age for OCS continues to be plenty better than 24. It replaced into 29 while i replaced into staring at it a number of years in the past, and that i think they have raised it for the reason that. Does your college have an ROTC software? you will desire to pass chat with those adult adult males - possibly you may initiate your commissioning software on your final couple years of faculty. have not got faith a recruiter who tells you which you will desire to serve some enlisted time till you may now practice for OCS - civilians can practice directly to OCS, it's going to easily be extra durable on you in case you haven't any longer any past defense force adventure. lower back, pass locate an ROTC software, at your uni or at yet another, is the final suggestion i ought to grant you. additionally, be versatile and shop around - possibly the Air stress or the Marines are a extra ideal extra healthful for you, reckoning on your targets. and ensure you look on the Coast shield - you will get assorted regulation enforcement adventure commanding a cutter, doubtlessly plenty better than commanding an MP employer on a defense force submit.
2016-10-15 10:10:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THINK you can slide in at 16 or 17 with parental permission, and stay until age 60, so maybe 42 years? Good luck, I'm going on year 21, and it goes by quick.
2007-11-07 12:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by free_beer_tonite 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For Life!
2007-11-07 12:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
life
2007-11-07 13:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 60 is when you have to retire.
2007-11-07 12:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
six years.
military contracts are for six years, after that you must re-enlist.
2007-11-07 12:03:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋