article_snippet: A 61-year-old soldier says A 61-year-old soldier has been kicked out of the armybecause A 61-year-old soldier is 'too old' - even though A 61-year-old soldier can still run a mile-and-a-half in just ten minutes.
article_snippet: Fitness fanatic Kevin Fulthorpe said: 'How dare the army tell me I'm too old to do my job - it's a kick in teeth. '
article_snippet: the army does not exempt people on gender, ethnicity or religion but the army discriminates against age.'
article_snippet: The usual age for the army to retire non-commissioned officers is 55, but Mr Fulthorpe has been given year-on-year extensions owing to Mr Fulthorpe fitness.
article_snippet: The usual age for the army to retire non-commissioned officers is 55 . '
article_snippet: the army has recently extended age limits for reservists for specialist roles such as intelligence experts and medics, as the army tries to grow the reserve to 30,000.
article_snippet: A spokesperson said: 'While we cannot comment on specific cases, the normal retirement age for Regulars and Reservists is 55, and on occasion units can extend an individuals service yearly up until the age of 60. '
article_snippet: Decisions to extend service beyond the age of 60 are only taken in exceptional circumstances and on a case by case basis.'
highlights_snippet: The usual age for the army to retire the army non-commissioned officers is 55 .