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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 227 National Guard Retirement Age

§ 227 National Guard Retirement Age

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§ 227 National Guard Retirement Age

This law says that when a National Guard officer turns 64 years old, they must retire and go on the retired list.

Key Takeaways

  • •National Guard officers must retire at age 64.
  • •After retiring, they are placed on the retired list.
  • •This rule has been in place since 1935.

Example

A National Guard officer named John is turning 64 this year.

Because of this law, John will have to retire from his active service and be placed on the retired list.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 227 National Guard Retirement Age

When an officer of the National Guard is sixty-four years of age, he shall be retired from active service and placed on the retired list. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

National Guardsixty-four years of ageretired from active serviceretired list

Related Statutes

  • § 257 National Guard Retirement Age
  • § 222 National Guard Commissioning Eligibility
  • § 224 National Guard Officer Rank Rules
  • § 225 National Guard Warrant Officers
  • § 229 Officer Incapacity Retirement Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 227.
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