2007-11-20 00:06:10 · 20 answers · asked by jone6338 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Because those on the retired list still hold a military status, and are recallable as needed. As a retiree, I am still subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see Title 10 U.S. Code, Section 802).
It is different from the practice of addressing former officeholders by their former office (Mr. President, Senator, etc). That is courtesy without legal basis. They're not presidents or senators anymore, but retired military are still military.
MSgt, USAF (Retired)
2007-11-20 00:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Army Titles
2016-10-21 23:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All retired members of the US Army, enlisted and
officers, keep their ranks(titles) after retirement
because some of the personnel can be recalled to
active duty if you are under recall orders! You lose your rank(title) if you are just a honorably discharged soldier who has not retired!!
US ARMY(RETIRED) 1958- 1979
2007-11-20 07:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any soldier keeps their title after retirement. For example if you retire a First Sergeant and your name is John Smith your title would be 1SG (ret) John Smith. The same is the case for officers and all other branches of the military.
2007-11-20 01:05:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a shine of respected and to show that they are prod of what they have done and accomplished in there Carree.
And in today's war some retires have been called back. A good Friend of mine her dad was called back to train tr ops before they go to the golf because he was there in the Golf War. He has been gone for 4 years. missed his lit tie girls Wedding and the birth or two grand children.
2007-11-20 00:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For one reason. Despite being transferred to the Retired List, their commissions continue until the day of their death. Although I served in the Navy, I am one of those who has the honor (and the right) to place my military rank before my name.
2007-11-20 03:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Grandfather was in the Air Force. He retired a Lt. Col but they gave him Full Bird once he retired. It's out of respect for their service.
2007-11-20 00:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by 2nd AD/ 4th ID 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
to easily get this ideal, while officers of the rank of considerable or above (and equivalent in the different centers) retire they're granted the honorary rank of considerable (or in spite of). it rather is using utilising this grant that they are entitled to apply the identify. If an officer resigns his fee and leaves the provider without retiring he isn't granted that ideal, nonetheless some do (wrongly) proceed to apply the identify. in case you desire to examine this, seem in the London Gazette the place you will see notices of officers retiring and being granted honorary ranks.
2016-10-02 02:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kinda like Judges and Mayors and Presidents
since they served thier country in a job of prestige the title follows them into retirement
2007-11-20 00:10:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Same reason Doctors lawyers and other individuals keep their titles when they retire.
2007-11-20 01:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋