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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 1§ 502 Cadet Corps Commandant Appointments

§ 502 Cadet Corps Commandant Appointments

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§ 502 Cadet Corps Commandant Appointments

This law says who can be in charge of the California Cadet Corps at schools and how they are appointed and controlled.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Adjutant General appoints leaders for the California Cadet Corps based on recommendations from the school's governing board.
  • •These leaders are usually under the control of the school, but the Governor can call them to state active duty.
  • •Leaders serve until they are replaced or leave the California Cadet Corps.

Example

A high school wants to start a California Cadet Corps program.

The school's governing board can recommend someone to be the leader of the cadets, and the Adjutant General can appoint them. This leader will be under the school's control unless the Governor calls them to state active duty.

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

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§ 502 Cadet Corps Commandant Appointments

(a) Upon recommendation of the governing board having jurisdiction over the school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization, the Adjutant General may appoint officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers in the California Cadet Corps for duty as commandants of cadets or assistant commandants of cadets in each school, college, community college, or sponsoring organization under the jurisdiction of the governing board. (b) Except when ordered to state active duty by the Governor, the officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing board of the school, college, or community college at which they are on duty and pay, allowances, and expenses shall be disbursed from funds appropriated for the maintenance and operations of the school, college, or community college where they serve. (c) Each officer, warrant officer, and noncommissioned officer shall hold their appointment at the pleasure of the governing board, until a successor has been appointed and qualified, or until their affiliation with the California Cadet Corps is severed. (d) (1) The Adjutant General may appoint commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers as staff officers in support of California Cadet Corps operations. (2) A staff officer not assigned to a school, college, or community college is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps. (3) An officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer on state active duty in support of the California Cadet Corps is under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the Commander of the California Cadet Corps. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 207, Sec. 7. (SB 1335) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

california cadet corpsjurisdictioncommunityportallowancegovernorcommissionschool

Related Statutes

  • § 502.1 Cadet Corps Rank Appointments
  • § 512 Cadet Corps Rifle Training
  • § 1032 Veteran Volunteer Stipend Program
  • § 1035.1 Veteran Home Will Restrictions
  • § 1831 Pow/Mia Recognition Day

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 502.
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