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US Military Recall Authority

The US Department of Defense has the authority to recall retired military personnel under certain circumstances, as outlined in Title 10 of the US Code.

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Jan 14, 2026
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Under what legal statutes can the U.S. recall retired military personnel to active duty?

The United States can recall retired military personnel under multiple statutory authorities in Title 10 and related laws, supplemented by Department of Defense and service regulations that define sco...

Jan 13, 2026
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Are there historical precedents of retired officers refusing recall, and how were those cases resolved?

There are clear legal mechanisms that allow the U.S. military to recall certain retirees to active duty, and a modest body of precedent where retirees were ordered back for duties or for court‑martial...