§ 320 Military Pay And Longevity

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law says that state officers and warrant officers get the same pay and benefits as similar officers in the Army, Air Force, and Navy, and their service time counts toward seniority.

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•State officers receive pay equal to federal officers of the same rank.
•All full-time service with the state counts toward longevity and retirement.
•The rule applies to anyone serving now or in the future.

Example

A state police officer who also served full-time in the National Guard

Because of this law, the officer is paid the same as a comparable Army officer and his years of service are counted for retirement and promotion benefits.

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§ 320 Military Pay And Longevity

Officers and warrant officers on active duty in the service of the State shall receive the same pay and allowances as officers of similar grade in the United States Army, United States Air Force and United States Navy. All full time active duty heretofore or hereafter performed in the service of the State shall be credited for purposes of determining longevity and service within the provisions of this section and Section 340 of this code. (Amended by Stats. 1952, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 21.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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active duty pay and allowances longevity Section 340

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 320.

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