Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted to the State Duma a bill according to which it is possible to extend the period of military service for marshals, generals of the army and admirals of the fleet without restrictions. This is not the first increase in seniority for the military. AiF.ru discovered why senior officers are not allowed to retire.
According to Article 49 of the current Federal Law “ On Military Duty and Military Service '', for Marshal of the Russian Federation, General of the Army, Admiral of the fleet, colonel general, admiral, the age limit to serve is “dash;” 65 years. After the adoption of the addendum, the contract can be concluded for an indefinite period with military commanders having the rank of Marshal of the Russian Federation, General of the Army, Admiral of the Fleet for a duration fixed by decision of the President of Russia. Usually & mdash; for one year. Those with the military rank of Colonel General or Admiral can serve up to the age of 70. With the rest of the military you can make contracts until they reach the age of 65.
The explanatory note to this bill states that “ in some cases it becomes necessary to extend the contract with the most experienced and highly qualified military personnel with the rank of Marshal, General of the Army, Admiral of the Fleet, and after reaching the age limit. & # 39; & # 39;
It is curious that now there are no more Marshals in Russia, after the collapse of the USSR this title was only awarded only once & mdash; Igor Sergeyev in November 1997. He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Strategic Missile Forces, then & mdash; from 1997 to 2001 & mdash; Defense Minister. & nbsp;
Also remember that at the moment there are 5 senior officers in the armed forces of the Russian Federation, who can eventually serve for an unlimited period. These are Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu , who turned 66 this year, from Chief of Staff General Valery Gerasimov (65 years old), Deputy Defense Ministers Dmitry Bulgakov (this year he will be 67 years old) and Pavel Popov (64 years old), as well as Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces Oleg Salyukov (recently 66).
The rank of Fleet Admiral is not currently held by current officers either, it was awarded in Russia in 1996 Felix Gromov , in 2000 Vladimir Kuroyedov and in 2006 Vladimir Masorin . & Nbsp;
Now the age limit for military service for Marshal of the Russian Federation, General of the Army, Admiral of the Fleet, Colonel General, Admiral & mdash; 65 years old, for lieutenant general, vice admiral, major general, rear admiral & mdash; 60 years, for the colonel, captain I rank & mdash; 55 years old, for a soldier with a different military rank, & mdash; 50 years.
For military women, the age limit for military service & mdash; 45 years, however in some cases a different age may be set.
In 2014, the maximum length of service for all military personnel was extended by 5 years. To raise their service age bar, State Duma deputies have already corrected the 49th and 53rd Articles of the Federal Law “ On Conscription and Military Service. & # 39; & # 39; & Nbsp;
At the same time, the age limit for the so-called vaults has changed, which, if necessary, form a second front for the army. Appeal under the banner of the 'reserve' soldiers and warrant officers, depending on their military specialty, can be between 35 and 50 years old. Junior officers & mdash; from 50 to 60 years, majors and lieutenant-colonels & mdash; from 55 to 60 years old. & nbsp;
For colonels in the era of 'H & # 39; & # 39; (the time of the start of the mobilization) set the upper bar at 50-65 years, for generals and marshals & mdash; at 65-70.
Former head of the Department of International Treaties of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Leonid Ivashov believes that the increased conditions of service for senior officers & mdash; a forced measure linked to errors in the personnel policy of the Ministry of Defense:
“ Previously, the focus was on young people, and as part of the overall personnel reform , massive cuts in senior management and senior officers were executed. However, it turned out that only people with a lot of experience can control the troops. Currently there aren't that many qualified managers. This process is now reversed. They can be called in to serve as a reserve general, especially if the situation demands it, for example, there is a need for a general mobilization. ''