Generally speaking, the age of a major general was above 50. However, there were also special circumstances. For example, Liu Yuan became a major general at the age of 41, and Deng Xianqun was awarded the rank of major general at the age of 58. Starting from graduating from military school, even if everything went smoothly, it would still take a long time for him to be promoted to major general. At the same time, the promotion standards were different in different periods. The modern army paid more attention to improving the information construction and strategic combat capability of the troops in times of peace. It was also restricted by various conditions such as job requirements and selection mechanisms. The novel " The General's Promotion " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
There was no specific retirement age for major generals, but it followed the retirement policy of ordinary public officials. Men who have reached the age of 60 and women who have reached the age of 50, and who have worked for ten years in a row, shall retire. If you are engaged in a special working environment or are in poor physical condition, you can also retire early if you are confirmed by the hospital and the labor appraisal committee to be completely incapable of working. In addition, according to the "Temporary Regulations on the Administration of Active Military Officers," the maximum age of service for a major general was 60 years old. However, there were also special circumstances. For example, special talents who made special contributions might have different arrangements. For example, although Major General Yang Liwei would turn 60 in 2025, he was likely to be hired for a long time to hold a leadership position due to his special contribution and work needs. The novel "The General's Promotion" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Under normal circumstances, it was very difficult to become a major general, and it required a long time to accumulate experience, achievements, and various qualities. From the perspective of the military rank promotion system, in theory, a lieutenant would be promoted every three years and a field officer would be promoted every four years. It would take more than 20 years to advance from a second lieutenant to a senior colonel. After graduating from the military academy, one would be in their early 20s and would only reach the rank of senior colonel when they were close to 50 years old. The promotion from senior colonel to major general would also have to go through a selection system. The best would be selected from the best. Moreover, the number of generals was limited, so it was extremely difficult to advance to major general. However, under special circumstances, if a special talent was specially recruited by the army, such as being a top student in school, making some breakthroughs in academic achievements, or making outstanding contributions to national defense and the army, they might also be promoted faster. However, it was extremely rare to become a major general at the age of 26. The novel " The General's Promotion " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
As for whether it was considered slow to obtain the rank of major general at the age of 40, many factors needed to be considered. From the perspective of the military rank promotion system, the speed of military rank promotion was affected by many factors. On the one hand, the promotion policies of the army in different periods and the requirements for the quality and ability of the officers would make the promotion speed different. For example, the promotion of officers before and after the military reform was very different. Before the military reform, there was a large gap in the speed of promotion, and there were also some unhealthy practices that affected promotion. After the military reform, with the promotion of officers 'professionalism, a series of regulations and supporting policies were introduced, the promotion system became more standardized and transparent. On the other hand, a person's special contributions, opportunities, and position were also crucial to promotion. For example, Mao Xinyu joined the army at the age of 30 and was promoted to major general 10 years later. He had many achievements in his study and research in the Academy of Military Sciences, such as obtaining a doctor's degree in three years and becoming a primary researcher of Chairman Mao's thoughts. During his enlistment, he also had many opportunities to develop himself. His promotion was the result of his own efforts, family influence, and many other factors. However, there was no absolute standard to measure whether it was fast or slow to obtain the rank of major general at the age of 40. One had to take into account the variety of different periods, different positions, and different personal development trajectories. The novel " The General's Promotion " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
There was no fixed starting age requirement for major generals. If a normal military school student graduated and entered the army at around 22 years old, starting from lieutenant, there would be three ranks, and each rank would require at least three years to advance. As for field officers, there were four ranks, and each rank would require four years to advance. Gradually advancing to major general would require a longer period of accumulation. In terms of military service age, the legal maximum age for a major general was 60 years old. However, there were also special circumstances. For example, Major General Zhang Lixiong had passed his 110th birthday and had been a party member for more than 92 years. Therefore, there was a wide range of age differences between major generals. The novel " The General's Promotion " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
In China, according to the " Temporary Regulations on the Administration of Active Military Officers," the maximum age of service for a major general was 60 years old. Becoming a major general at the age of 30 was an extremely rare and powerful situation. Based on historical data, the rank of major general was often accompanied by rich military experience, commanding combat experience, and contributions to the construction of the army. Becoming a major general at the age of 30 meant that he had extraordinary performance in military command, strategic decision-making, military talent, and military contributions to the country. The novel " The General's Promotion " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
It was possible for a major general to be promoted to a lieutenant general, but there were many factors that would affect it. In the military rank promotion system, the promotion of a general, especially a major general, was not purely based on seniority. For example, Xu Xiaoyan had been promoted from major general to lieutenant general in 11 years. To be promoted, one had to go through layers of selection and obtain the approval of their superiors. Every officer with potential had to meet specific requirements. Officers with actual combat experience (including participating in major military exercises, performing well in border conflicts, serving as commanders of peace-keeping forces, etc.) often had an advantage in promotion. In addition, professional technical personnel who achieved important results in their professional fields (such as Yang Liwei in the aerospace industry, Li Xianyu in the information construction) could also be promoted. Age was only one of the factors. If a 58-year-old major general met the above requirements, he would have a chance to be promoted to lieutenant general. The novel "The General's Promotion" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
There was a 15-year-old major general in the country, Saleh Ben Jalal. He was one of the youngest known major generals in the world. In China, Major General Mao Xinyu was 40 years old when he was promoted to major general in July 2010. He was the youngest major general in the People's Liberation Army at that time. However, it was impossible to determine the exact age of the youngest major general currently in active service. There might be younger major generals that had not been reported. The novel " The General's Promotion " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The promotion of a senior colonel to a major general was based on selection, and this process faced many constraints. Firstly, on the individual level, one had to consider the length of service, performance, political theory level, actual combat experience, and command ability. Although the age was 45 years old, if the service period was short or there was a lack of other personal abilities, it might affect the promotion. Secondly, objectively speaking, there were only a limited number of major generals, and the general positions were all empty. Only when there was a vacancy and they were approved by the higher authorities could they be promoted. There were about 1400 generals in the army, and only a few hundred major generals. The number of field officers far exceeded the number of major generals. These factors made it extremely difficult for a senior colonel to be promoted to major general, even if he was 45 years old. The novel "The General's Promotion" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Becoming a major general at the age of 30 had different meanings in different military systems. In China's modern military history, for example, those who were born in Huangpu Military Academy were not regular at the beginning of the development of the National Revolutionary Army. In the process of rapid development and expansion such as the Northern Expedition, many people in Huangpu First Phase entered the ranks of generals when they were 30 years old. For example, Yu Sadu was born in 1904. In 1933, at the age of 30, he was appointed as the director of the 61st Military and Political Training Department of the National Revolutionary Army. This situation was related to the special development process of the National Revolutionary Army at that time. Through recruiting surrenders and recruiting traitors, it allowed those with ability to advance faster. In the modern China military system, becoming a major general was a high recognition of a soldier's military ability, leadership ability, and many other abilities. For example, Xu Yuanchao became one of the youngest deputy division commanders in the army in his thirties and later became a major general. This reflected the situation of being promoted to a major general through his own efforts and comprehensive military and leadership abilities under the regular development system of the modern army. From the perspective of the Japanese army, due to the strict standard system of appointment and promotion of military officers, a Japanese officer would need at least seven years to be promoted to the rank of major officer after graduating from the Army Sergeant School. According to the "pause year" rule of serving at least one year as a second lieutenant, two years as a lieutenant, and four years as a senior captain, it would take at least seven years to be promoted to the rank of major officer. By the age of 30, the rank of major officer would be promoted under normal circumstances, and there was almost no possibility of being promoted to major general. In the entertainment industry, there were also situations where they enjoyed the treatment of a major general. For example, Li Youbin was specially recruited into the army in 2002 to become a professional actor at the Bayi Film Studio. In reality, he enjoyed the treatment of a major general in the army. This was more due to his achievements in acting and his contribution to the military's literary and artistic work. The novel " The General's Promotion " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
In the China army, it was very difficult for a senior colonel to be promoted to a major general. The standard for promotion was not based on military age and qualifications, but on military achievements. In times of peace, there were relatively few opportunities to obtain military achievements, so it was difficult to determine the probability of a senior colonel being promoted to a major general based solely on the age of 43. Although the promotion interval between a lieutenant and a senior colonel was four years, the promotion from senior colonel to major general was not as simple as that. If a 43-year-old senior colonel did not have any outstanding military achievements, the chances of being promoted to major general were low. The novel " The General's Promotion " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!