Oklahoma § 44-247 - Term of enlistment - Oath upon enlistment
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 44-247 — Term of enlistment - Oath upon enlistment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-247. Term of enlistment - Oath upon enlistment
No person shall be enlisted for more than one (1) year, but such
enlistment may be renewed. The oath to be taken upon enlistment in
such forces shall be substantially in the form prescribed for
enlisted members of the National Guard, substituting the words
"Oklahoma State Guard" where necessary.
Added by Laws 1941, p. 171, § 7, emerg. eff. June 4, 1941. Amended
by Laws 2019, c. 408, § 210, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 44-247
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 44-247 cover?
Section 44-247 ("Term of enlistment - Oath upon enlistment") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 44-247?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 44-247 apply to my situation?
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