Us Code § 12105 - Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve: transfer from Guard components
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§ 12105. Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve: transfer from Guard components
(a) Under such regulations as the Secretary concerned may prescribe—
(1) an enlisted member of the Army National Guard of the United States may be transferred in grade to the Army Reserve; and
(2) an enlisted member of the Air National Guard of the United States may be transferred in grade to the Air Force Reserve.
(b) Upon such a transfer, the member transferred is eligible for promotion to the highest regular or reserve grade ever held by him in the Army, if transferred under subsection (a)(1), or the Air Force, if transferred under subsection (a)(2), if his service has been honorable.
(c) A transfer under this section may only be made with the consent of the governor or other appropriate authority of the State concerned.
(Added Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, §1662(b)(1), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2988.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in sections 3259 and 8259 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, §1662(b)(3).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.
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