Staying in the Army

[Ruthless4Life]

Quick question: as far as I know, NCM has 6 years in the reg force, and CO has 9 years, right?
(I was told by a recruiter, but correct me if I‘m wrong)

After the contract, IF I want to stay (either NCM or CO) will I be allowed? And if yes, and when reach the age of retirement, do they kick you out or you have a choice to stay longer?

Thanks a lot!

Ruthless

 

[austin]

i‘m pretty sure i seen that it was 4 years for NCO
and 9 years for officers...

 

[rolandstrong]

When your contract is complete, you will have a choice to sign another contract or leave. With regards to retirement, it is mandatory at 55, but I have heard there are some people challenging that, and retirement is creeping up beyond 55.

 

[Thaedes]

Depends what trades you take. The lowest for NCM is 3 years, and thats in infantry. In contrast, 5 years is minimum for marine engineering mechanic.

For the officer, same deals. 7 years is the lowest I‘ve seen, with up to 9 if you become a doctor or pilot.

As mentioned before, its all contract, so when your contract expires your good to go or stay in whether you like or not.

 

[Recce41]

This is the brake down.
1st Basic engagment 3 yrs (BE)
2nd Basic engagment 3 yrs (BE)
Intermediate engagment up to your 20th yr (IE)
then the militery has the option of giving your an extended 5 yr Continuous engagment (CE) or Indeffinate period service (IPS upto age 60).
:evil: :tank:

 

[Noid]

I‘ve now seen a few conflicting reports as to compulsory retirement age -- 55 to 65 depending on who you talk to, and sometimes it depends what rank you are - the lower your rank, the sooner they punt you. Anybody know (or know where to look) for the real lowdown?

 

[Recce41]

The last official stat, was 60 yrs old. It does not depend on rank. But if your just a Cpl your highly gone by 20.
:evil: :tank:

 

[biggie786]

How likely are you to get your contract renewed after your initial contract? Because I don‘t want to quit my current job and then do a three year contract and then not have a job. please advise.

 

[Infanteer]

The last official stat, was 60 yrs old. It does not depend on rank. But if your just a Cpl your highly gone by 20.

Unless your one of those little fat guys that drives the school buses. Man, some of those guys could be my grandfather.