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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 552 Military Pay And Compensation

§ 552 Military Pay And Compensation

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§ 552 Military Pay And Compensation

This law says that state military officers get paid the same as similar officers in the U.S. Army. It also explains rules for pay when they do special jobs or lower-grade work.

Key Takeaways

  • •State military officers get paid like U.S. Army officers of the same rank.
  • •If they do a lower-rank job, they get paid less, but only if they agree.
  • •Special jobs ordered by the Governor include travel money.
  • •Extra pay (up to $20/month) is possible for administrative work.
  • •Enlistments can be extended during a national emergency.

Example

A state military officer is asked to do a special job by the Governor.

The officer will get paid the same as a U.S. Army officer of the same rank, plus travel money. If they agree to do a lower-rank job, they only get paid for that lower rank.

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

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§ 552 Military Pay And Compensation

(a) Officers and warrant officers of the forces herein authorized on active duty in the service of the state shall receive the same pay and allowances as officers of similar grade in the Army of the United States. (b) An officer, warrant officer or enlisted person of the forces herein authorized may, with their consent, be detailed for duty and may be paid compensation in any grade lower than the officer, warrant officer, or enlisted person actually holds; provided, the officer, warrant officer or enlisted person voluntarily waives all compensation in excess of the lower grade in which they are detailed to duty. (c) When an officer or warrant officer of the forces herein authorized is detailed for special duty in any matter relating to those forces, by order of the Governor, they shall be allowed the same pay and allowances as officers or warrant officers of similar grade in the Army of the United States and actual traveling expenses. An enlisted person similarly detailed shall be allowed the same pay and allowances as enlisted persons of similar grade in the Army of the United States and actual traveling expenses, except that family allowances shall not be allowed those enlisted persons. An officer, warrant officer or enlisted person of the forces herein authorized may, with their consent, be detailed for special duty without expense to the state, except and provided, however, they may be paid their actual traveling expenses. (d) In addition to the pay and allowances authorized in this code, personnel of the forces created herein having administrative functions connected therewith may be paid not more than twenty dollars ($20) per month for the performance of those duties according to rules and regulations adopted by the Adjutant General. (e) All enlistments of members of the active militia may be extended by the Adjutant General if necessary during the existence of a national emergency. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 55. (SB 1097) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 553 Military Pay And Allowances
  • § 324 National Guard Special Duty Pay
  • § 224 National Guard Officer Rank Rules
  • § 230 Retired Military Officer Recall
  • § 258 Emergency Retired Military Recall

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 552.
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