North Carolina § 127A-38 - Discharge of enlisted personnel.
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§ 127A-38. Discharge of enlisted personnel.
Enlisted personnel discharged from service in the North Carolina National Guard shall receive a discharge in writing in the form and with the classification that is or shall be prescribed under regulations promulgated by the appropriate service. Discharges may be given prior to the expiration of terms of enlistment under regulations prescribed by the Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, or pursuant to regulations promulgated by the secretary of the appropriate service. History (1917, c. 200, s. 32; C.S., s. 6822; 1959, c. 218, s. 12; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2009-281, s. 1, effective July 10, 2009, substituted "National Guard" for "national guard" in subsection (a). Session Laws 2011-195, s. 1(a), effective June 23, 2011, inserted "North Carolina" in subsection (a); and made minor stylistic changes.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 127A-38 cover?
Section 127A-38 ("Discharge of enlisted personnel.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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