Virginia § 44-28 - Qualifications of commanding or staff officers
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-28 — Qualifications of commanding or staff officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-28. Qualifications of commanding or staff officers
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.
1930, p. 953; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(18); 1958, c. 393; 1970, c. 662.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 44-28
What does Code of Virginia § 44-28 cover?
Section 44-28 ("Qualifications of commanding or staff officers") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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