The legal framework that determines the age limit for military service
Features of serving in the country's troops are regulated by the law "On military service And military service» dated March 28, 1998 No. 53-FZ. Art. 49 of this regulation is called " age limit stay in military service" and contains the exact figures for the maximum age for military positions.
In addition, legal norms relating to the restriction of stay in the ranks of the armed forces are available in the Regulation on the procedure for performing military service, which was approved by the President of Russia on September 16, 1999 by his decree No. 1237.
The mentioned provision, among other things, coordinates the issues of signing contracts with military personnel and, in particular, the nuances of signing such an agreement with personnel who have reached the age limit for military service.
Age restrictions in the armed forces
Legislators put the age limit for military service in interdependence with the rank to which a citizen managed to rise. In 2014, this age for the entire staff was increased by 5 years, but the officer's right to retire from the military ranks before his onset remained untouched. So Art. 49 of Law No. 53-FZ provides for the following age limit:
- 65 years for marshal ranks, army generals, fleet admiralty, colonel generals, admirals;
- 60 years for lieutenant general, vice admiral, major general and rear admiral ranks;
- 55 years for colonel ranks and captains of the 1st rank;
- 50 years for other army ranks.
For women serving in the armed forces, a generalized age limit for military service has been introduced, which is not determined by rank and is 45 years.
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For military personnel serving in bodies (the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the FSB, and the like), special laws may establish other age limits.
The age of the military reserve has also been increased. If necessary, it is now possible to call up privates and ensigns to the army up to 35, 45 and 50 years old, depending on the military specialty. The lower officers of the reserve can be called up to 50, 55 and 60 years. Reserves in the rank of major, lieutenant colonels and captains of the 2nd and 3rd ranks are called up to 55, 60 and 65 years, depending on the rank. Colonels and captains of the 1st rank are called up to 60 and 65 years old, and the highest officer reserve up to 65 and 70 years old. Female reserve servicemen in the officer rank are called up to 50 years old, and the remaining ones - up to 45 years old.
In addition, if a serviceman has approached the age limit for military service, a fresh contract can still be signed with him:
- with marshals of the Russian Federation, army generals, fleet admirals, colonel generals, admirals - up to 70 years;
- with military personnel in other ranks - up to 65 years.
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If a serviceman has reached the age limit for military service, this is not grounds for dismissal. When ready to serve further, a contract can be signed with him again for a year, as well as for 3, 5, 10 years.
In this situation, the resolution on the execution of an updated contract with personnel and the term of this contract is made by the following officials:
- With regard to higher officers and equivalent positions - the Supreme Commander of the country.
- With regard to colonels, captains of the 1st rank and equivalent positions - commanding staff the federal executive body of the region in which the service is supposed to be carried out.
- With regard to military personnel in lieutenant colonel and captain ranks of the 2nd rank and below, the decision is made by those officials who have the right to appoint the listed military personnel to their positions.
A positive resolution on the execution of an updated contract with an age-old serviceman is adopted taking into account not only his practical qualities, but also his state of health. For clarification physical condition the candidate can be sent for certification by the military medical commission. The opinion of doctors on the state of health of a serviceman must be submitted to the person responsible for making a decision on signing the contract no later than 4 months before the end of the term of service of the candidate in question.
Age limit for military service
1. With military personnel who have reached the age limit for military service and who have expressed a desire to continue military service, a contract may be concluded for a period of up to 10 years inclusive, but not more than they reach the age of 65 years.
2. The age limit for military service is set:
a) for Marshall Russian Federation, army general, fleet admiral, colonel general, admiral - 60 years;
b) for lieutenant general, vice admiral, major general, rear admiral - 55 years;
c) for a colonel, captain of the 1st rank - 50 years;
d) for a serviceman with a different military rank - 45 years;
e) for a female soldier - 45 years.
3. A serviceman who has reached the age limit for military service, in order to conclude a new contract, submits a report on command to an official who has the right to make a decision on concluding a contract with the specified serviceman, at least six months before the expiration of the current contract.
Decisions on the conclusion of contracts with military personnel who have reached the age limit for military service, on the term of a new contract or on the refusal to conclude a contract are made:
a) for senior officers, as well as officers appointed to military positions for which the state provides for the military ranks of senior officers, by the President of the Russian Federation;
b) for colonels, captains of the 1st rank, as well as officers appointed to military positions for which the state provides for the military ranks of colonel, captain of the 1st rank - by the head of the federal executive body in which military service is provided;
c) for military personnel with a military rank up to lieutenant colonel, captain of the 2nd rank inclusive, - by officials who have the right to appoint these military personnel to their military positions.
4. If the relevant official decides to conclude a contract with a serviceman who has reached the age limit for military service and the period of its validity, the specified contract is signed by the commander (chief), who is granted the right to sign new contracts.
5. The decision to conclude a contract with a serviceman who has reached the age limit for military service is made taking into account his business qualities, as well as his state of health.
If necessary, the specified serviceman may be sent to undergo the IHC.
The conclusion of the VVK must be received by the official who has the right to decide on the conclusion of the contract, not less than four months before the end of the term of military service of the specified serviceman.
6. The head of the federal executive body, which provides for military service, has the right to determine the categories of specialists with whom contracts can be concluded when they reach the age limit for military service.
7. For a serviceman who is doing military service in the position of the head of a federal executive body in which military service is provided for, who has reached the age limit for military service and who wishes to continue military service, the term of military service may be extended by the President of the Russian Federation, but not more than age 65 years.
8. The age limit for the military personnel of the foreign intelligence agencies of the Russian Federation to be in military service is established by the head of an independent foreign intelligence agency of the Russian Federation or by the head of the federal executive body, the structure of which includes the foreign intelligence agency of the Russian Federation, in the manner determined by the President of the Russian Federation, but cannot be less than the age limit established by the commented Federal Law (Article 17 federal law"Foreign Intelligence").
Decree of the President of the Russian Federation "Issues of military service" dated September 16, 1999 N 1237 determined that the director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, the heads of federal executive bodies, which include the foreign intelligence agencies of the Russian Federation, when establishing the age limit for staying on the military service of military personnel of these bodies should be guided by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation "On the procedure for establishing the age limit for the military personnel of the foreign intelligence bodies of the Russian Federation" dated April 21, 1996 N 574 (p. 2).
Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of April 21, 1996 N 574 determined that the establishment of the age limit for military service for military personnel of the foreign intelligence agencies of the Russian Federation is carried out by extending the period of their stay in military service.
Foreign intelligence agencies include not only the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, but also intelligence agencies that are structurally part of a particular ministry or department (for example, intelligence agencies General Staff Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, etc.).
9. The right to make a decision on the extension of the period of stay in the military service of military personnel of the foreign intelligence agencies of the Russian Federation who have reached the age limit established by the commented Federal Law is granted:
Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation;
Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation;
Director of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
10. Prolongation of the period of stay in military service by the relevant officials should be carried out taking into account the qualifications, business and moral qualities, and the state of health of the serviceman.
11. The decision to extend the term of military service is implemented by concluding with each of the servicemen who have reached the maximum term of military service, a contract for military service for a period of one year, three years or five years in the manner prescribed by departmental regulatory legal acts.
12. Letter No. а6-1082 of March 18, 2003, No. а6-1082, issued by the Main State Legal Department of the President of the Russian Federation "On the issue of concluding contracts for military service with military personnel who have reached the age limit for military service", provides the following clarifications.
The procedure for concluding a new contract with military personnel, including those with military ranks of senior officers, as well as those appointed to military positions for which the state provides for military ranks of senior officers, who have reached the age limit for military service and who have expressed a desire to continue military service, is determined by Art. 49 of the Federal Law "On military service and military service" and art. 10 of the Regulations on the procedure for military service, approved by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation "Issues of military service" of September 16, 1999 N 1237.
Decisions on the conclusion of contracts with senior officers, as well as officers appointed to military positions for which the state provides for the military ranks of senior officers who have reached the age limit for military service, on the term of a new contract or on the refusal to conclude a contract are made by the President of the Russian Federation.
The specified military personnel who have reached (reaching) the age limit for military service, for the conclusion of a new contract, submit a report on command with an appeal to the President of the Russian Federation on the decision to conclude a contract with them, at least six months before the expiration of the current contract.
If the President of the Russian Federation decides to conclude a contract with these military personnel and its validity period, the specified contract is signed by the commander (chief), who is granted the right to sign new contracts.
According to paragraph 1 of Art. 38 of the said Federal Law, the period of military service for servicemen undergoing military service under a contract is determined by the period specified in the contract for military service. In accordance with paragraph 3 of Art. 3 of the Regulations on the procedure for passing military service, the term of military service expires for military personnel undergoing military service under a contract on the corresponding month and date last year term of the contract or on the corresponding day of the last month of the term of the contract, if the contract was concluded for a period of up to one year.
Based on this requirement, paragraph 7 of Art. 9 of the Regulations on the procedure for passing military service, it is determined that with a serviceman whose term of the previous contract ends, a new contract is concluded on the day following the day the term of the previous contract expires.
Thus, according to general rule the report and materials on the conclusion of a new contract with military personnel must be received by the President of the Russian Federation in such a way that the conclusion of a new contract in accordance with the order of the President of the Russian Federation is carried out by the relevant official on the day following the expiration date of the previous contract.
However, in a number of cases, the order of the President of the Russian Federation on the conclusion of a contract with a serviceman who has reached the age limit for military service is issued later than the expiration of the term of the previous contract for this serviceman. In these cases, when concluding a new contract with a serviceman, it is necessary to be guided by paragraph 4 of Art. 32 of the Federal Law "On Military Duty and Military Service", in accordance with which the contract for military service terminates from the day the military serviceman concludes another contract for military service, the serviceman is excluded from the lists of the military unit, as well as in other cases established by federal laws.
Based on the provisions of paragraph 4 of Art. 32, Art. 49 of the Federal Law "On Conscription of Military Service" and Art. 10 of the Regulations on the Procedure for Passing Military Service, a contract with a serviceman in these cases should be concluded not from the date of expiration of the previous contract, but from the date of entry into force of the relevant order of the President of the Russian Federation.
Leadership positions involve high responsibility and are especially important for the formation of the army. Therefore, it is unacceptable that such duties lie with a serviceman who is unable to perform them due to poor health or poor physical training. To control the timely departure of pensioners, the government introduced a law that provides for a maximum age for military service. Reasons for this restriction physiological features human body. The experience accumulated over the years, high theoretical training, combat tactics are the undeniable advantages of high ranks. However, old age takes away the strength and energy of the strongest warrior, and in fact poor physical shape is unacceptable for the defender of the Motherland.
The firmness of character and perseverance that is inherent in every high-ranking military man is another reason for strictly limiting the age limit for military service. Not everyone is ready to leave their personnel, come to terms with age, recognize the inevitable old age.
If there were no law, the owners of shoulder straps would not leave their post in a timely manner. Age limit for military service In 2014, changes were made to the Federal Law on the Service of Contract Soldiers.
In accordance with the new rules, the achievement of the age limit for military service for senior ranks occurs at 65 years.
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Thus, in order to reveal the candidate's readiness for this kind of activity, his personality is subjected to comprehensive checks, which follow one after another for reasons of expediency. 1) First of all, a candidate for the position of an employee of the Federal Security Service of Russia is subjected to psychophysiological studies. Verification involves the study of the mental state of a person (the level of intellectual development, moral stability, conflict, adequacy, type of thinking, personal psychotype, etc.).
P.). The candidate also undergoes special tests that reveal the facts of the use of narcotic, toxic and alcoholic substances. A medical check includes an analysis of the general condition of the body and its suitability for service in the ranks of the FSB of the Russian Federation.
The legal status of employees of the bodies of the FSB of Russia
We will talk about the age threshold for staying in military positions in this review. The legal framework that determines the age limit for service in the army Age restrictions in the armed forces Renewal of the contract with an age-related soldier Subscribe to our channel in Yandex.Zen! Subscribe to the channel The legal framework that determines the age limit for service in the army Features of serving in the country's troops are regulated by the law "On military duty and military service" dated March 28, 1998 No. 53-FZ.
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These include:
Representatives of middle management ranks can hold their position up to 60 years:
- lieutenant general;
- major general;
- vice admiral;
- rear admiral.
Colonels, as well as captains of the first rank, have the right to remain in the service until the age of 55, the military personnel of the rest military ranks- only up to 50 years. For contractors who serve in the bodies, other age restrictions may be assigned.
Changes in military legislation Prior to the entry into force of amendments to the Federal Law concerning military service, the age limit was lower by five years, that is, the highest ranks could not hold office after reaching the age of sixty. However, the changes did not affect all the defenders of the Motherland.
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The procedure for maintaining and storing the personal files of servicemen and civilian personnel of federal security service bodies is determined by the head of the federal executive body in the field of security and must not contradict the legislation of the Russian Federation. (Part seven was introduced by Federal Law No. 468-FZ of December 30, 2015) For servicemen of the federal security service, the age limit for military service is set for: a) army general, fleet admiral, colonel general, admiral - 60 years; b) lieutenant general, vice admiral, major general, rear admiral - 55 years; c) colonel, captain of the 1st rank, lieutenant colonel, captain of the 2nd rank, major, captain of the 3rd rank - 50 years; d) military personnel with a different military rank - 45 years; e) female military personnel - 45 years. (Part as amended by Federal Law No. 159-FZ of June 23, 2014) (see
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Also amended the law "On military duty and military service", establishing that the first contract for the passage of military service is with a soldier who is doing military service by conscription, or a citizen entering military service in a military position for which the state provides a military rank soldier, sailor, foreman, for two years or for three years at the choice of a citizen (currently only for three years). “These changes are aimed at increasing the attractiveness of military service under a contract for citizens undergoing military service by conscription, in particular, they are given the opportunity to choose whether to undergo one year of military service by conscription or two years of military service under a contract,” the press release says. Kremlin services.
Contracted military personnel (except conscripted military personnel), as well as federal state civil servants and employees appointed to the positions of military personnel, are employees of the FSB of Russia State civil servants and employees of the FSB of Russia are referred to as "persons of civilian personnel." An employee of the FSB of Russia may be a citizen of the Russian Federation: - who does not have citizenship (nationality) of a foreign state; - capable of fulfilling the duties assigned to him by his personal and professional qualities, age, education and state of health; Law on the FSB; Order of the FSB of Russia dated April 5, 2010 No.
The maximum age of service in the bodies of the FSB of Russia
It, along with the SVR, FSO, FSTEC and the Special Objects Service, belongs to the state security forces. This means that the Federal Security Service is empowered to carry out preliminary investigation, operational-search activities, inquiry, intelligence activities and the search for individuals.
It should be noted that the FSB is directly subordinate to the President of the Russian Federation, which leads to significant freedom of the department in the process of implementing its functions. Service in the FSB Today, service in the FSB is the most popular area where thousands of citizens want to work. But the problem is that it is more difficult to get a place in this body than, for example, in the police.
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This is due to several main factors: - First, a person must have a specific temperament. Have special business and moral qualities, taking into account the specifics of the work of the FSB.
Areas of activity It should be noted that the contract service in the FSB of Russia has several main areas, namely: - Combating organized crime. - The fight against terrorism. - Intelligence activities. - Border activities. - Activities aimed at ensuring information security. These directions are basic. It is in their sphere that the FSB realizes its functions.
Counterintelligence activities One of the main areas of work of the Federal Security Service is counterintelligence. This activity has been developing for many years on the basis of methods and experience gained from the once existing KGB. The effectiveness of this branch of the FSB is the demonstrative detention and subsequent disclosure of a CIA agent who operated on the territory of Russia - Ryan Fogle.
What is the age limit for military service?
Age limit for military service
On the dismissal of military personnel who have reached the age limit for military service, see Article 2 of Federal Law No. 64-FZ of April 2, 2014.
Marshal of the Russian Federation, General of the Army, Admiral of the Fleet, Colonel General, Admiral - 65 years;
lieutenant general, vice admiral, major general, rear admiral - 60 years;
colonel, captain of the 1st rank - 55 years;
a serviceman with a different military rank - 50 years.
(Clause 1 as amended by Federal Law No. 64-FZ of April 2, 2014)
(see text in previous)
2. For female military personnel, the age limit for military service is set at 45 years.
2.1. For servicemen undergoing military service in the bodies, other federal laws may establish a stay in military service other than that provided for by this article. The provisions on the age limit for military service contained in such federal laws shall apply in the cases provided for by this Federal Law, with the exception of the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, as well as in other cases established by federal laws and other regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation.
(Clause 2.1 was introduced by Federal Law No. 159-FZ of June 23, 2014)
Servicemen who have reached the age limit for military service and who have entered into a new contract for military service in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 49 of this document before the date of entry into force of the Federal Law of 04/02/2014 N 64-FZ, have the right to retire from military service due to age - upon reaching the age limit for military service established by this document in the wording that was in force until the date of entry into force of the Federal Law of 04/02/2014 N 64-FZ (Part 3 of Article 2 of the Federal Law of 04/02/2014 N 64-FZ).
3. With military personnel who have reached the age limit for military service, a new contract for military service may be concluded in the manner determined by the Regulations on the procedure for military service:
having the military rank of Marshal of the Russian Federation, general of the army, admiral of the fleet, colonel general, admiral - until they reach the age of 70 years;
having a different military rank - until they reach the age of 65 years.
(Clause 3 as amended by Federal Law No. 64-FZ of April 2, 2014)
(see text in previous)
Article 16.1. Service in the Federal Security Service
(Introduced by Federal Law No. 280-FZ of December 25, 2008)
Employees of federal security service organs are guided in their official activities by federal laws and cannot be bound by the decisions of political parties, public associations and other organizations.
Servicemen of the federal security service bodies shall perform military service in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation on the performance of military service, taking into account the specifics established by this Federal Law, due to the specifics of the duties they perform. When exercising operational and service activities, employees of federal security service bodies are subordinate only to their immediate and direct superior. Upon receipt of an order or instruction that is contrary to federal law, an employee of federal security service organs must be guided by federal law.
Employees of the federal security service in their official activities are required to comply with the code of ethics and official conduct of employees of the federal security service, approved by the head of the federal executive body in the field of security. For violation of the provisions of this code, employees of federal security service bodies shall be liable in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
(Part three was introduced by Federal Law No. 241-FZ of July 18, 2011)
The number of servicemen and civilian personnel of federal security service organs is established by the President of the Russian Federation.
The powers of officials of federal security service bodies to approve official regulations, apply incentives and disciplinary sanctions in relation to military personnel subordinate to them, as well as to confer military ranks, appoint and dismiss military personnel (with the exception of military personnel replacing the positions of senior officers) are established by the head of the federal executive body in the field of security.
Model official regulations for military positions are approved by the head of the federal executive body in the field of security.
(Part six was introduced by Federal Law No. 468-FZ of December 30, 2015)
for military personnel and civilian personnel bodies of the federal security service, personal files are drawn up. The procedure for maintaining and storing the personal files of servicemen and civilian personnel of federal security service bodies is determined by the head of the federal executive body in the field of security and must not contradict the legislation of the Russian Federation.
(Part seven was introduced by Federal Law No. 468-FZ of December 30, 2015)
For servicemen of federal security service bodies, the age limit for military service is established for:
a) army general, fleet admiral, colonel general, admiral - 60 years;
b) lieutenant general, vice admiral, major general, rear admiral - 55 years;
c) colonel, captain of the 1st rank, lieutenant colonel, captain of the 2nd rank, major, captain of the 3rd rank - 50 years;
d) military personnel with a different military rank - 45 years;
e) female military personnel - 45 years.
Military added five years
Federal Law of June 23, 2014 N 159-FZ)
(see text in previous)
Military personnel and civilian personnel of the federal security service are prohibited from taking part in the management of organizations on their own or through proxies (with the exception of participation in the management of a non-profit organization on a gratuitous basis, if this is due to the solution of tasks of operational and service activities, or participation in a general meeting of members of a non-profit organization) engage in entrepreneurial activities, as well as assist individuals and legal entities in carrying out such activities. Employees of federal security service organs are prohibited from combining military service in federal security service organs (federal state civil service or work in federal security service organs) with other paid activities, except for scientific, teaching and other creative activity, with the exception of cases when it is provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation and (or) is necessary to solve the tasks of operational and official activities.
(as amended by Federal Law No. 241-FZ of July 18, 2011)
(see text in previous)
Military personnel and civilian personnel of federal security service bodies may receive awards, honorary and other titles of political parties, public associations and other organizations in the manner determined by the head of the federal executive body in the field of security.
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The maximum term of military service under the contract has been increased
Servicemen under the contract of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have increased the maximum period of military service. Legislatively, the issue of the terms of stay in the ranks was fixed by the Federal Law of the Russian Federation of April 2, 2014 N 64-FZ “On Amendments to Articles 49 and 53 of the Federal Law “On Military Duty and Military Service”.
If a serviceman in the military rank of colonel and his equal is set the age limit of 55 years, then other categories of servicemen, including sergeants, junior and middle-level officers, have been increased to 50 years. But statutory the maximum period of stay in military service does not exclude the extension of the contract for military personnel on the recommendation of attestation commissions military units over the age limit.
The law establishes a transitional period and the possibility of dismissal for willing military personnel from military service with all the rights provided for by the legislation in the old version.
Article 49
1. The age limit for military service is established for:
Marshal of the Russian Federation, General of the Army, Admiral of the Fleet, Colonel General, Admiral - 65 years;
lieutenant general, vice admiral, major general, rear admiral - 60 years;
colonel, captain of the 1st rank - 55 years;
a serviceman with a different military rank - 50 years.
2. For female military personnel age limit for military service established 45 years.
2.1. For servicemen doing military service in the bodies, other federal laws may establish a different age than that provided for by this article, the age limit for military service. The provisions on the age limit for military service contained in such federal laws shall apply in the cases provided for by this Federal Law, with the exception of the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, as well as in other cases established by federal laws and other regulatory legal acts. Russian Federation.
3. With military personnel who have reached the age limit for military service, a new contract for military service may be concluded in the manner determined by the "Regulations" on the procedure for military service:
having the military rank of Marshal of the Russian Federation, general of the army, admiral of the fleet, colonel general, admiral - until they reach the age of 70 years;
having a different military rank - until they reach the age of 65 years.
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The subprogram "State Housing Certificates" for 2004-2010, which is part of the Federal Target Program "Housing" for 2002-2010.
Subprogram participants
Participants of the subprogram can be (according to paragraph 5 of the Rules for the issuance and sale of state housing certificates as part of the implementation of the subprogram "Fulfillment of state obligations to provide housing for categories of citizens established by federal law" of the Federal Target Program "Housing" for 2002 - 2010, approved by the Decree Government of the Russian Federation of March 21, 2006 N 153) the following categories of citizens of the Russian Federation: military personnel subject to dismissal from military service upon reaching the age limit for military service, or for health reasons, or in connection with organizational and staffing activities, the total duration of military whose service in calendar terms is 10 years or more;
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registration of military personnel subject to dismissal from military service, and citizens dismissed from military service to the reserve or retired and service in the internal affairs bodies in need of obtaining housing or improving living conditions in the chosen permanent place of residence
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Government Decree
Russian Federation
of September 6, 1998 N 1054
II. Grounds for recognition as needing housing or improving living conditions in the chosen permanent place of residence
6. Those in need of obtaining residential premises or improving housing conditions in the chosen permanent place of residence at the expense of the federal budget are recognized:
a) citizens who have completed military service under a contract in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, federal executive bodies in which military service is provided for by federal law, the armed forces and other military units of the CIS member states with which the relevant agreements have been concluded, and those discharged from military service into the reserve or retired, who arrived and entered the military register at their chosen permanent place of residence, or who remained to live at their former place of service until they receive housing in their chosen permanent place of residence, who have the total duration of military service is 10 years or more in calendar terms, as well as employees of the penitentiary system who have served in institutions with special conditions for economic activity of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation for 10 years or more in calendar terms, dismissed on the following grounds :
upon reaching the age limit for military service;
for health;
in connection with organizational and staff activities;
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The army is the rear and defense of the country, ensuring the peace of mind of citizens and confidence in the future. The state shows an increased interest in the defenders of the Motherland, regulating all aspects of the existence of a modern army with the help of legislation. Military affairs have a strong legal basis, which provides for everything, down to the smallest detail. What is the age limit for military service? This article is devoted to this important issue for every contractor.
Concept of service age limit
The longer military personnel serve, the more opportunities and benefits are provided to them.
- Length of service affects wages - the longer the military experience, the higher the salary.
- Many titles are available only after crossing a certain age limit.
- The longer the term of service, the higher the pension.
The legislation provides for age limits for retirement and for holding a certain position. The concept of such limits applies to military personnel, as well as to leaders involved in political and scientific activity. This refers to the extreme age before which it is possible to continue service. At the end of this period, the serviceman must retire or, in case of disagreement, is subject to dismissal.
The value of the age limit
The bill on the age limit for the military was formed almost simultaneously with the military legislation. The limit plays an important role in shaping the composition of the modern army. Physical fitness and good health are great importance for a soldier. However, with age, no matter how hard the defender of the Fatherland tries, these valuable qualities noticeably decrease, not having the best effect on the duties performed.
Usually, older contractors are promoted to high ranks - colonels, commanders, generals, and so on. Leadership positions involve high responsibility and are especially important for the formation of the army. Therefore, it is unacceptable for such duties to be the responsibility of a serviceman who is unable to perform them due to poor health or poor physical fitness. To control the timely departure of pensioners, the government introduced a law that provides for a maximum age for military service.
Reasons for this limitation
The main reason that prompted the government to decide on the official introduction of restrictions was the physiological characteristics of the human body. The experience accumulated over the years, high theoretical training, combat tactics are the undeniable advantages of high ranks. However, old age takes away the strength and energy of the strongest warrior, and in fact poor physical shape is unacceptable for the defender of the Motherland.
The firmness of character and perseverance that is inherent in every high-ranking military man is another reason for strictly limiting the age limit for military service. Not everyone is ready to leave their personnel, come to terms with age, recognize the inevitable old age. If there were no law, the owners of shoulder straps would not leave their post in a timely manner.
Age limit for military service
In 2014, changes were made to the Federal Law on the Service of Contract Servicemen. In accordance with the new rules, the achievement of the age limit for military service for senior ranks occurs at 65 years. These include:
- marshal of the Russian Federation;
- admiral;
- general;
- colonel general.
Representatives of middle management ranks can hold their position up to 60 years:
- lieutenant general;
- major general;
- vice admiral;
- rear admiral.
Colonels, as well as captains of the first rank, have the right to remain in the service up to 55 years, military personnel of other military ranks - only up to 50 years. For contractors who serve in the bodies, other age restrictions may be assigned.
Changes in military legislation
Prior to the entry into force of amendments to the Federal Law relating to military service, the age limit was lower by five years, that is, the highest ranks could not hold office after reaching the age of sixty.
However, the changes did not affect all the defenders of the Motherland. For example, the age limit for military service in the FSB and SVR is still 45 years, as before. Extending the restrictions to 50 years is only being discussed. The changes also did not affect female servicemen, and the age of termination of service remained the same - 45 years.
Reasons for the amendments to the law
First of all, the amendments in the legislation are connected with a somewhat distorted idea of modern reality. Earlier average age men was calculated much less than now, in the days of developed and affordable medicine. It is hard to believe that the fifty-year-old commander is not able to fulfill his duties.
It is also important that the elderly servicemen have a wealth of invaluable knowledge and experience. Well-trained shoulder strap holders not only fulfill their direct duties, but also train the younger generation, raising the level of theoretical and practical preparedness of the army.
Service life extension
Another important amendment has appeared in the Federal legislation. After the contractor has crossed the age limit specified in the legislation, he has the right to serve for some more time. A possible extension of the age limit for military service is five years. Such a privilege is due only to the highest governing ranks. At the same time, one desire is not enough - in order to sign a new contract, certain requirements must be met:
- coordination with responsible public service bodies;
- successful certification;
- the highest rank of his division.
During certification, the level of physical and theoretical training is revealed. As a rule, the first point is difficult for older military men. If the test is not passed, then the extension of the contract is impossible.
Military women
Representatives of the weaker sex today are healthy competition for men in many military specialties. Their resistance to stress, high efficiency, discipline and responsibility make it possible to recognize that a modern army is impossible without women. From the point of view of legislation, ladies are a full-fledged subject of military affairs and have equal rights with male contractors. The exceptions are the family obligations of a woman related to the birth and upbringing of children, as well as work with high risk and heavy physical exertion.
However, despite the formal absence of gender discrimination, there is another difference - the age limit for women in military service. Article 49.2 of the Federal Law on Military Service states that the fair sex can serve up to forty-five years. The new amendment does not say anything about increasing the age limits for women, and the old law remains unchanged for them.
Almost every person liable for military service is concerned about the age limit for military service. The thing is that even after serving in the army, a person remains liable for military service. In peacetime, it is enough for him to sometimes come to military training, and in time of war he will have to defend his homeland. That is why people are interested in when they can be deregistered at the military registration and enlistment office. Exist different variants development of events.
Age types
It's hard to believe, but being in the military service directly depends on the position of the military. In addition, this period can be divided into several components.
Namely:
- registration in the military registration and enlistment office;
- military age;
- age in the reserve.
We are mostly interested in the last point, but more on that later. First, it is worth finding out when, in general, a citizen registers with the military registration and enlistment office and is drafted into the army.
First meeting
For the first time, a visit to the commissariat by a person liable for military service (all young men of the Russian Federation are recognized as such) is planned at school. He is in grades 10-11, which is about 16-18 years old.
During military training, the boys go through a commission and get registered at the military registration and enlistment office. This is where all actions end. A person is already considered liable for military service, he is listed in the commissariat as a future conscript.
Conscription age
In Russia, the age limit for military service has recently been increased for certain categories of those liable for military service. However, such cases are rare.
The draft age in the Russian Federation lasts from 18 to 27 years inclusive. During this period, all persons liable for military service undergo a commission of the established form, receive a category of fitness for service, and are also called up to perform their duties in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Life time
How many under the law today serve on an emergency call? If we are talking about a contract basis, then the citizen will have to focus on the time specified in the contract.
Otherwise, military service lasts 12 months and no more. Used to last longer. After the expiration of this period, the person liable for military service is transferred to the reserve. And in peacetime, almost nothing connects a person with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. But the age limit for military service is still of interest to the population.
Ranks and ranks
It is impossible to give a definitive answer to this topic. As we have already said, in the reserve it depends on the rank and rank of the person liable for military service. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to many features of the legislation of the Russian Federation.
In total, there are 3 categories of the military. The higher it is, the longer you have to serve. This is quite normal.
In addition, there are 5 types of titles. They will be discussed later. One has only to remember that the higher the rank, the longer man is listed in the military registration and enlistment office as a "reserve".
Junior
So far, the next extension of the age limit for military service in Russia is not planned. You can consider in more detail the ranks and the moment of deregistration in the commissariat.
Let's start with the junior ranks. First come midshipmen, sailors, soldiers, ensigns, sergeants and foremen. They are deleted from the row of "reserves" at 35, 45 or 50 years old at the first, second and third rank, respectively.
officers
Such people will be deregistered in the military registration and enlistment office at the age of 50-60. At the second category, a citizen loses the status of a "reserve" at the age of 55.
Captains and Majors
But that's not all. The age limit for military service for majors, lieutenant colonels, captains of the 2nd and 3rd ranks will be almost the same as for junior officers. However, it is longer.
The thing is that at the first category, a person is removed from the register at the military registration and enlistment office at the age of 55. The age limit for being a "reserve" with the second category is 60 years, and with the third - 65 years.
senior ranks
In addition, colonels and senior officers have only 2 ranks. And this greatly simplifies the search for an answer to the question we are studying.
Senior officers are discharged from the reserve at 65 and 70 years old, and the rest of those liable for military service at 60 or 65 years old. Other options for the development of events are not provided.
It is possible to deregister in the military registration and enlistment office ahead of schedule only for health reasons. As a rule, the unfit for service and the disabled are entitled to early release from military duty. This practice does exist.
Women
All the above features are relevant only for the male half of the population. After all, men are people who are considered liable for military service in Russia. Women do not have compulsory service in the army and registration with the military registration and enlistment office.
However, the sexes do meet. For them, the age limit for being in the reserve (the ranks of the reserve also affect this indicator) is 50 years. This limitation applies to officer ranks. The rest of the women cease to be "reserves" in the commissariats at the age of 45.
Responsibilities
What is to be done by the conscripts? Such people are considered until the moment of dismissal from the reserve. Accordingly, you will have to perform some duties.
These include:
- arrival at the military registration and enlistment office on the agenda;
- passing the commission on the agenda;
- notification of military registration and enlistment offices about changes in health or marital status;
- registration with the commissariat at the place of residence;
- deregistration in the military registration and enlistment office, if a citizen plans to leave the region for more than 3 months;
- arrival at military training;
- passage in the army.
As a rule, failure to perform these duties is an administrative violation. Only urgent draft evasion is considered a criminal offence.
About responsibility
We found out what reserve ranks are found and the age limit for the stay of those liable for military service on the register in the commissariats. What threatens a person for non-fulfillment of military duties?
Most often, you will face administrative fines of up to 500 rubles. This is the cost of evading military training or ignoring subpoenas from the military registration and enlistment office.
In case of evasion of an urgent call, a criminal case is initiated against a citizen. Under such circumstances, a person can be imprisoned for a maximum of 2 years, and then still be drafted into the army.
Conclusion
There are no plans to increase the age limit for service in Russia in the coming years. Therefore, we can assume that a citizen is considered a "reserve" until the age of 60-65. In exceptional cases - up to 70, but no more.
Upon reaching the indicated ages, it is necessary to go to the military enlistment office by registration and be deregistered. This process does not cause any trouble. After him, a resident of the Russian Federation ceases to be considered liable for military service. He will not be called up for service in wartime, he is exempted from the need to attend military training.
Thus, one should not think that the age limit for military service is limited to the draft period and military service. Even after an urgent call, you will have to fulfill your military duties.
Not only those who served, but also those who received a deferment or complete release from service.
