CODE OF VIRGINIA

QUALIFICATIONS OF COMMANDING OR STAFF OFFICERS (§ 44-28)

No person shall be appointed a commanding or staff officer unless such person
shall have had federally recognized commissioned military service, nor shall any
officer be appointed who fails to qualify as to fitness for military service
under such regulations as the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe. Such
officers may hold their positions until they have reached the age or length of
service as prescribed in existing or subsequently amended National Guard
regulations, unless separated from the service prior to that time by reason of
resignation, disability, withdrawal or termination of federal recognition or
commission, or upon finding of a legally convened court-martial.

HISTORY: 1930, p. 953; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(18); 1958, c. 393; 1970, c.
662.