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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 230 Retired Military Officer Recall

§ 230 Retired Military Officer Recall

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§ 230 Retired Military Officer Recall

This law lets the Governor call back retired military officers for special jobs, but usually not to lead troops unless there's a big emergency like war.

Key Takeaways

  • •Retired officers can be called back for staff jobs or boards, not to command troops.
  • •In emergencies like war, they can be called back for any military job, even without their okay.
  • •The Governor decides when and how to use retired officers.

Example

A retired army officer is asked to help plan a big training exercise.

The Governor can bring them back for this job, but they can't be put in charge of soldiers unless there's a war or major crisis.

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

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§ 230 Retired Military Officer Recall

The Governor may detail, with their own consent, officers or noncommissioned officers of the retired list to active duty and return them to the retired list in their discretion. Officers or noncommissioned officers retired for age may not be detailed to command troops, but only to perform duties of staff corps or departments, or to sit on boards, except in time of war or other emergency, or imminent danger thereof, when retired officers or noncommissioned officers may be detailed by the Governor, without their consent, to perform any military duty designated by the Governor. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 18. (SB 1097) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Governorretired listactive dutywar or other emergencyimminent danger

Related Statutes

  • § 229 Officer Incapacity Retirement Rules
  • § 258 Emergency Retired Military Recall
  • § 220 Military Officer Appointments
  • § 224 National Guard Officer Rank Rules
  • § 225 National Guard Warrant Officers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 230.
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