https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/who-wants-a-half-century-old-company-commander <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There have been a handful of discussions on RallyPoint where us old or otherwise retired types have indulged in some hearty bar-quality talk about what we'd do if Uncle Sam's knickers got in such a twist that some desperate fool hauled us back to active duty, possibly to lead the contingents of boy scouts being drafted as part of the same mobilization.<br /><br />I'm curious what the currently serving crowd has to say. Would you eagerly take orders from a 60-something major or a 50-something platoon sergeant? How would you integrate such triarii into the force? What would you expect from them (us)? Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:17:55 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/who-wants-a-half-century-old-company-commander <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There have been a handful of discussions on RallyPoint where us old or otherwise retired types have indulged in some hearty bar-quality talk about what we'd do if Uncle Sam's knickers got in such a twist that some desperate fool hauled us back to active duty, possibly to lead the contingents of boy scouts being drafted as part of the same mobilization.<br /><br />I'm curious what the currently serving crowd has to say. Would you eagerly take orders from a 60-something major or a 50-something platoon sergeant? How would you integrate such triarii into the force? What would you expect from them (us)? 1LT William Clardy Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:17:55 -0500 2014-12-06T16:17:55-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/who-wants-a-half-century-old-company-commander?n=358027&urlhash=358027 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It isn't out of the question. The AF just raised the max age to join AD enlisted to 38. TSgt Joshua Copeland Sat, 06 Dec 2014 16:21:59 -0500 2014-12-06T16:21:59-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/who-wants-a-half-century-old-company-commander?n=379644&urlhash=379644 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally, I wouldn't care. I always enjoy learning from the "old dogs." Had a SSG I worked with who had had a long break in service. His first enlistment was the year I was born. Had a little less patience than some. But definitely was professional.<br />As for what would I expect? A lot of experience! And I'd put up with the cantankerousness. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:43:42 -0500 2014-12-20T23:43:42-05:00 2014-12-06T16:17:55-05:00