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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 222 National Guard Commissioning Eligibility

§ 222 National Guard Commissioning Eligibility

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§ 222 National Guard Commissioning Eligibility

This law says who can become an officer in the National Guard. It includes people who meet federal rules and former military officers who left with honor.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only certain people can become National Guard officers.
  • •They must follow federal rules or have been honorable military officers before.
  • •Even if they were officers before, they must still meet today's rules.

Example

A person who was an officer in the Army but left 5 years ago wants to join the National Guard.

If they left with honor and meet the current rules, they can become an officer in the National Guard.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 222 National Guard Commissioning Eligibility

Persons to be commissioned in the National Guard shall be selected from those eligible for federal recognition in accordance with Army and Air National Guard Regulations promulgated from time to time by the Department of the Army or the Department of the Air Force of the United States and from former commissioned officers of the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, or any reserve component thereof, who were honorably separated therefrom but are no longer eligible for federal recognition. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 118.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

National Guardfederal recognitionArmy and Air National Guard Regulationscommissioned officershonorably separated

Related Statutes

  • § 225 National Guard Warrant Officers
  • § 231 Military Service Application Rules
  • § 224 National Guard Officer Rank Rules
  • § 227 National Guard Retirement Age
  • § 232.5 Military Officer Transfer Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 222.
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