On a retainer (subject to call up) until reaching a specified age, usually age 70.
As of 3/15/12 The maximum age for enlistment is 35 years old, the Army has no intentions on raising the age limit. The last raise allowed new recruits the opportunity to retire from the Army after 20 years of service at the age of 62 years old.
it was the point in the civil war IMPROVEMENT. The Army of the Potomac for the first time, after suffering a setback, did not retire but retained the strategic initiative, slipping south towards Richmond forcing the outbalanced Lee's Army of Northern Virginia to hastily follow them in order to cover the Confederate capital. It was the start of the Overland Campaign, which ended at Appomattox Court House with Lee's surrendering.
US Army, British Army, Canadian Army, Free French army, Polish Army, and the German Army
The singular possessive form is army's, for example: the army's position.
No, it is not. Army is a noun, also used as a noun adjunct (army training, army officers).
For the Army, real property is not classified for accounting purposes. All Army property, except real property, is classified as expendable, nonexpendable, or durable
tools
This is classified.
yes. A medical retirement is one. I am sure the Army Almanac can describe others.
Because it is classified, it cannot be discussed.
it was year 3 when it retired.
March 28th 1998.
Private
AR 380-5 - Department of the Army Information Security Program
Yes, it is possible to retire from the US Army as a sergeant (E5), but it is not common. Normally, individuals retire from the Army at a higher rank, such as Staff Sergeant (E6) or higher. To retire as a sergeant, certain criteria like time in service and years at the rank need to be met.
1998, I think.
Army Regulation 380-10