Virginia § 44-30 - Tests as to fitness for officers; examining board
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-30 — Tests as to fitness for officers; examining board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-30. Tests as to fitness for officers; examining board
No person shall hereafter be appointed an officer of the National Guard unless such person first shall have successfully passed such tests as to physical, moral, and professional fitness as the President shall prescribe. The examination to determine such qualifications for commission shall be conducted by a board of three commissioned officers appointed by the Secretary of Defense from the active army or the National Guard, or both.
1930, p. 954; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(20); 1958, c. 393; 1964, c. 227; 1970, c. 662.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 44-30
What does Code of Virginia § 44-30 cover?
Section 44-30 ("Tests as to fitness for officers; examining board") 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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