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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 3§ 250 Enlistment Qualification Requirements

§ 250 Enlistment Qualification Requirements

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§ 250 Enlistment Qualification Requirements

This law says that to join or rejoin the National Guard, you must meet the same rules as the U.S. military, except for some former military members who were honorably discharged but no longer qualify under U.S. laws.

Key Takeaways

  • •You must follow U.S. and state rules to join the National Guard.
  • •Some former military members who left honorably but don’t meet current U.S. rules may still qualify.
  • •The National Guard follows the same rules as the Army or Air Force for most people.

Example

A person who served in the Army 10 years ago and left with an honorable discharge wants to join the National Guard now.

Even if they don’t meet the current U.S. military rules (like age or fitness), this law might still let them join the National Guard.

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

Official Source
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§ 250 Enlistment Qualification Requirements

The qualifications for enlistment and re-enlistment in the National Guard and the term and the form of oath shall at all times conform to the requirements of the laws of the United States and of this State and the regulations from time to time promulgated by the Department of the Army or the Department of the Air Force of the United States for the government and guidance of the National Guard except for former enlisted members of the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, or any reserve component thereof, who were honorably separated therefrom but are no longer qualified for enlistment under the laws of the United States. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 122.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

enlistmentre-enlistmentNational GuardDepartment of the ArmyDepartment of the Air Forcehonorably separated

Related Statutes

  • § 222 National Guard Commissioning Eligibility
  • § 253 National Guard Appointments
  • § 254 Enlisted Personnel Transfers Reductions
  • § 255 State-Funded Guard Uniforms
  • § 257 National Guard Retirement Age

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 250.
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