§ 289 Naval Militia Officer Grades

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law says the Naval Militia can have as many officers and ranks as the Governor decides, matching the U.S. Navy's rules.

Key Takeaways

•The Governor sets the number of officers and ranks in the Naval Militia.
•The ranks must match what the U.S. Navy allows.
•This keeps the Naval Militia organized like the U.S. Navy.

Example

If the U.S. Navy allows 5 captains in a unit, the Naval Militia can also have 5 captains if the Governor approves.

The Naval Militia must follow the same rank and number rules as the U.S. Navy unless the Governor says otherwise.

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§ 289 Naval Militia Officer Grades

The officers, chief warrant officers, warrant officers, and enlisted persons of the Naval Militia shall be of any amount and grades prescribed by the Governor and shall be of the same number and grades as are authorized or prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States for similar organizations of the United States Navy or as authorized or prescribed by the laws and regulations of the Navy Department for the Naval Militia. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 118, Sec. 21. (SB 1501) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Naval Militia officers chief warrant officers warrant officers enlisted persons Governor United States Navy Navy Department

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 289.

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