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Retiree recall

The recall of military retirees to active duty, including pay, benefits, and employment protections.

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Jan 16, 2026
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Does retired rank or retired pay status affect jurisdiction or the ability to recall someone for court-martial?

Retired rank and retired-pay status materially affect whether a former service member falls under military jurisdiction: retirees of the regular components who are “entitled to pay” and certain catego...

Jan 16, 2026

What protections (employment, pay, age waivers) exist for retirees recalled under different statutes and service regulations?

Retirees can be lawfully ordered or invited back to service under multiple statutes and agency rules, and protections for employment status, pay, and age exemptions vary by service, legal authority, a...