California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC

MVC §221: All officers duly commissioned shall take the oath of office prescribed by the laws of the United States relating to the appointment and recognition of federally recognized officers of the National Gu

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Commissioned officers must take an oath of office as prescribed by federal law for National Guard officers.

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All officers duly commissioned shall take the oath of office prescribed by the laws of the United States relating to the appointment and recognition of federally recognized officers of the National Guard and in addition thereto any other oath prescribed by law, and file or be covered by the bond provided for in this division.

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