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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 1§ 503 Cadet Corps Officer Structure

§ 503 Cadet Corps Officer Structure

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§ 503 Cadet Corps Officer Structure

This law explains how the California Cadet Corps is organized, including who can be an officer and how they get their positions.

Key Takeaways

  • •The California Cadet Corps has different types of officers: commissioned, warrant, and noncommissioned.
  • •Commissioned officers need approval from the Adjutant General, their commandant, and their principal or brigade advisor.
  • •Warrant and noncommissioned officers are chosen by the commandant.

Example

A high school student wants to become a leader in the California Cadet Corps.

The student would need to follow rules set by the Adjutant General, get recommended by their commandant, and approved by their school principal or brigade advisor to become an officer.

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

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§ 503 Cadet Corps Officer Structure

(a) California Cadet Corps units shall be organized and each shall consist of commissioned cadet officers, cadet warrant officers, and noncommissioned cadet officers as shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General. (b) Cadet officers shall be commissioned in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General and upon recommendation of the commandant and with the approval of the respective principal or brigade advisor. (c) The warrant and noncommissioned cadet officers shall be appointed by the commandant. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 207, Sec. 14. (SB 1335) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

California Cadet CorpsAdjutant Generalcommissioned cadet officerscadet warrant officersnoncommissioned cadet officerscommandant

Related Statutes

  • § 500 California Cadet Corps Units
  • § 500.2 Cadet Corps Unit Establishment
  • § 501 Cadet Corps Oversight Rules
  • § 502.2 Cadet Corps Uniform Standards
  • § 502.3 Cadet Corps Personnel Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 503.
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