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Medical Retirement From the Military

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

If a member of the army is considered medically unfit to perform his activities at the job, it may be permanent medically retired. In this case, he will be eligible for permanent disability retirements benefits. This benefits will be calculated based on the number of years when he served the Army, the degree that he had and the base salary. Physical disability degree can fluctuate over the time, depending on levels of physical disability. It is important if the disability occurred while the person was in the military service and if it was aggravated by the service.

There are also monetary compensations for temporary disabilities, if the disability is not permanent. After a period of time, the person will go to a medical committee that will decide whether he can serve the military again or if the retirement must be extended. The members with permanent disabilities receive the higher benefits than the ones with temporary disabilities. If the member is disabled while he is active in the duty, he will receive a disability compensation and vocational rehabilitation in order to obtain suitable employment. If the person is totally and permanently disabled, or age of 65 or older he is qualified for a disability pension.

If the service member has a mental health problem which make him unable to fulfill his duties, he may be separated from the military service for medical issues. The review committee can recommend: return to duty (with no assignment limitations, with assignment limitations, with medically re-training), placement on military disability or retirement, separation from active duty, medical retirement. The recommendations of the medical committees are overviewed by a central medical board. If the service member does not approve to these recommendations and considers them inappropriate, he can appeal and can require a legal council to assist the board.

The Benefits of a Military School

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

It is easy to extol the virtues of a military school. This is because a military school has a raft of benefits which appeal greatly to the students and even more to their parents. Teens today face all sorts of potentially dangerous activities. Getting involved in drugs can be a deadly pastime. But students attending a military school find the temptation to indulge in a risky lifestyle is removed.


Well we can discuss academic results, extra-curricula activities, leadership, community involvement, future study and careers – and that’s just for starters. Military schools place a huge emphasis on academic excellence. Small class sizes, extra study periods, experienced and talented teachers and constant monitoring and reports to parents almost guarantee a splendid academic outcome. Those who are falling behind are spotted quickly and given whatever extra tuition is required. Military schools offer first class facilities for such programs as sport, outdoor education and the performing arts. Students who have a passion in one or more of these areas have ample time and resources at their disposal.

If your teen has any ability in the leadership field, it will be brought to the fore during their time in a military school. This is what they do. The discipline routines and the drills are of great benefit to all students. The ranking of staff members and the requirements of simple daily living all build self-esteem within the students and gives everyone a chance to lead. Military schools place a high emphasis on civic pride, national duty and community involvement. Students are encouraged to attend church and community groups during weekends. Students are encouraged to help others in the local community thus developing a spirit of friendship and charitable deeds. These attitudes help make each student a better person and will go with them throughout their adult years as well.

Once it was that most military school students went on to take a career in the military. This is no longer the case although many military school graduates do indeed make a career for themselves in the military. And the recruitment officers in the military still look favorably on any young person who has graduated from a military school. Young people in their teens need guidance and encouragement. It is these very characteristics which are prominent in every military school. They do not exist to punish students but to inspire and guide them Students are taught to be independent, to learn how to make decisions and the right ones at that. Parents want their kids to be kept out of harm’s way, to develop as excellent students and as worthwhile citizens. Those qualities are the chief goal of every military school.