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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 225 National Guard Warrant Officers

§ 225 National Guard Warrant Officers

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§ 225 National Guard Warrant Officers

This law says the Governor picks warrant officers for the National Guard. It also says who can become a warrant officer and what rules they follow.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor appoints warrant officers for the National Guard.
  • •Warrant officers can be people who were in the Army, Air Force, Navy, or their reserves and left with honor.
  • •Warrant officers follow the same rules as commissioned officers for things like retirement.

Example

A person who used to be in the Army wants to join the National Guard as a warrant officer.

The Governor can appoint them if they left the Army with honor and meet the National Guard's rules.

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

Official Source
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§ 225 National Guard Warrant Officers

Warrant officers of the National Guard shall be appointed by the Governor. The classes of persons from which warrant officers may be appointed shall be the same as are provided in the rules and regulations adopted by the United States for the control, administration and government of the National Guard so far as the same are not inconsistent with this code and from former commissioned or warrant 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. Warrant officers shall be separated from the service, discharged and dismissed and shall have the same privileges respecting retirement as commissioned officers, and shall have all other powers, privileges and duties authorized by the laws and regulations of the United States and customs of the service. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 119.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Warrant officersNational GuardGovernorUnited States ArmyUnited States Air ForceUnited States Navyreserve componentfederal recognitionretirementcommissioned officers

Related Statutes

  • § 220 Military Officer Appointments
  • § 222 National Guard Commissioning Eligibility
  • § 148 Military Rules Conformity
  • § 231 Military Service Application Rules
  • § 455 Military Courts Of Inquiry

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 225.
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