👉 The term "byrled" is a term used in the United States military, specifically the U.S. Air Force. It refers to an officer who has served a period of time in the U.S. military and is considered for promotion or retirement. Byrled officers are typically promoted by the rank they held when they first joined the service, rather than being elevated based on their qualifications. This term was used during World War II, but it has since been phased out as promotions have become
