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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 4§ 288 Naval Militia Officer Selection

§ 288 Naval Militia Officer Selection

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§ 288 Naval Militia Officer Selection

This law tells how the Adjutant General picks and recommends officers to become the commander of the Naval Militia.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Adjutant General can nominate up to three officers.
  • •Only officers at least at the rank of lieutenant commander are eligible.
  • •The officer with the highest exam rating is recommended to the Governor.
  • •The Governor makes the final commissioning decision.

Example

The Adjutant General chooses up to three lieutenant commanders to be considered for leading the Naval Militia, tests them, and then recommends the top-ranked one to the Governor to become the commander.

If the Adjutant General wants to appoint a new leader for the Naval Militia, he can put forward no more than three officers who are at least lieutenant commanders. After they take a test, the one with the best score gets forwarded to the Governor for the final appointment as commander.

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Official Source
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§ 288 Naval Militia Officer Selection

In order to select a commanding officer for the Naval Militia, The Adjutant General shall nominate not to exceed three officers, not below the grade of lieutenant commander, and shall cause such candidates to be examined. The candidate receiving the highest rating in such examination shall be recommended by The Adjutant General to the Governor for commission. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commanding officerNaval MilitiaThe Adjutant Generallieutenant commanderGovernor

Related Statutes

  • § 293 Naval Militia Officer Appointments
  • § 300 Naval Militia Courts-Martial
  • § 282 Naval Militia Location Authority
  • § 285 Naval Militia Organization
  • § 286 Naval Militia Battalion Organization

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 288.
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