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NC Gen Stat § 127A-29 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-29 - National Guard.

 127A-29. National Guard.The North Carolina National Guard class of the four classes of the organized militia as established under G.S. 127A-2 is hereby designated the "North Carolina National Guard." Those elements of the North Carolina National Guard which receive federal recognition by the United States government shall hold a dual status both as State troops and as a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States. In its federal status, the North Carolina National Guard shall be subject to federal laws and regulations pertaining thereto. The Adjutant General shall insure compliance with those federal laws and regulations and with all State laws and orders of the Governor not inconsistent with them.  (1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-30 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-30 - Organization of National Guard units.

 127A-30. Organization of National Guard units.Except as otherwise specifically provided by the laws of the United States, the organization of the North Carolina National Guard, including the composition of all its units, shall be the same as that which is or may hereafter be prescribed for the regular United States Army or Air Force subject in time of peace to general exceptions authorized by the Secretary of Defense.  (1917, c. 200, s. 7; C.S., s. 6808; 1959, c. 218, s. 4; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-31 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-31 - Location of units.

 127A-31. Location of units.The Governor shall determine and fix the location of the units and headquarters of the North Carolina National Guard within the State; but no organization of the North Carolina National Guard, members of which shall be entitled to and shall have received compensation under the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 3, 1916, as amended, shall be disbanded without the consent of the President, nor without that consent shall the commissioned or enlisted strength of any such organization be reduced below the minimum that is now or shall be hereafter prescribed therefor by the President.  (1917, c. 200, s. 9; C.S., s. 6809; 1921, c. 120, s. 2; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-32 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-32 - Officers appointed and commissioned; oath of office.

 127A-32. Officers appointed and commissioned; oath of office.All officers of the North Carolina National Guard shall be appointed and commissioned by the Governor as follows, viz.:(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by the laws of the United States, the qualifications for appointment as an officer in the North Carolina National Guard shall be the same as those prescribed for the regular establishment, subject to general exceptions authorized by the Secretary of Defense.(2) Candidates for appointment shall make written application therefor on forms prescribed by the secretary of the appropriate service, to the Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, through command channels for comment by endorsements thereon.(3) No person shall hereafter be appointed an officer of the North Carolina National Guard unless the person has established to the satisfaction of a board of officers that person's physical, moral, and professional qualifications to perform the duties of the grade and position for which examined, subject to general exceptions authorized by the Secretary of Defense. The board shall consist of three or more commissioned officers of the appropriate service, appointed under regulations promulgated by the secretary of the appropriate service.(4) Candidates appointed as officers of the North Carolina National Guard shall take and subscribe to the following oath of office:"I, (First Name - Middle Name - Last Name), do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of North Carolina against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will obey orders of the President of the United States and of the Governor of the State of North Carolina; that I make this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of (Grade) (Branch) in the National Guard of the State of North Carolina upon which I am about to enter, so help me God."  (1917, c. 200, s. 15; C.S., s. 6811; 1921, c. 120, s. 3; 1959, c. 218, s. 5; 1973, c. 620, s. 9; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-33 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-33 - Promotion of officers by seniority and in accordance with regulations.

 127A-33. Promotion of officers by seniority and in accordance with regulations.The promotion of all officers shall be by seniority as far as practicable and in the best interest of the service within the organization, and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the secretary of the appropriate service.  (1917, c. 200, s. 17; C.S., s. 6814; 1921, c. 120, s. 4; 1959, c. 218, s. 7; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-34 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-34 - Relative rank among officers of same grade.

 127A-34. Relative rank among officers of same grade.Officers of the North Carolina National Guard in the same grade rank among themselves according to the date of rank established by regulations promulgated by the secretary of the appropriate service and the Adjutant General of the State of North Carolina.  (1917, c. 200, s. 19; C.S., s. 6816; 1921, c. 120, s. 5; 1927, c. 227, s. 1; 1959, c. 218, s. 8; 1961, c. 192, s. 2; 1963, c. 1016, s. 2; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-35 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-35 - Elimination and disposition of officers; efficiency board; transfer to inactive status.

 127A-35. Elimination and disposition of officers; efficiency board; transfer to inactive status.(a) Whenever the efficiency or general fitness, including physical fitness, of a North Carolina National Guard officer is in question, the Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, may order the officer to appear before an efficiency board to determine whether or not the appointment of the officer should be withdrawn. The efficiency board will be composed of not less than three commissioned officers, all senior in rank to the officer undergoing investigation. A member of the board serving in a legal or medical advisory capacity may be junior to any person, other than a judge advocate, law specialist, or medical officer being considered. The findings of an efficiency board are not final until reviewed and approved by the Secretary of Public Safety and the Governor of the State of North Carolina.(b) Commissions of officers of the North Carolina National Guard may be vacated upon resignation, absence without leave for 30 days, pursuant to sentence of a court martial, or pursuant to regulations promulgated by the secretary of the appropriate service.(c) Officers of the North Carolina National Guard may, upon their own request, be transferred to the inactive North Carolina National Guard, subject to exceptions authorized by the Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, or the Secretary of Defense.  (1917, c. 200, s. 28; C.S., s. 6818; 1959, c. 218, s. 9; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 1977, c. 70, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g); 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-36 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-36 - Retirement of officers.

 127A-36. Retirement of officers.Retirement of officers shall be regulated so as to conform to federal laws and regulations of the United States relating to retirement of National Guard officers.  (1917, c. 200, s. 29; C.S., s. 6819; 1949, c. 1130, s. 2; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-37 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-37 - Enlistments in National Guard; oath of enlistment.

 127A-37. Enlistments in National Guard; oath of enlistment.(a) Enlistments in the North Carolina National Guard shall be for the periods and subject to the qualifications as prescribed by the secretary of the appropriate service.(b) Enlisted persons shall not be recognized as members of the North Carolina National Guard until they shall have subscribed to the following oath of enlistment:"I do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this ____ day of ________, ____, in the (Army) (Air) National Guard of the State of North Carolina and as a Reserve of the (Army) (Air Force) with membership in the (Army National Guard of the United States) (Air National Guard of the United States) for a period of (Years - Months - Days) under the conditions prescribed by law, unless sooner discharged by proper authority."I, (First Name - Middle Name - Last Name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and of the State of North Carolina against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to them; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of North Carolina and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law, regulations, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice, so help me God."  (1917, c. 200, s. 30; C.S., s. 6820; 1921, c. 120, s. 6; 1957, c. 136, s. 6; 1959, c. 218, s. 10; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 1999, c. 456, s. 59; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-38 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-38 - Discharge of enlisted personnel.

 127A-38. Discharge of enlisted personnel.(a) Enlisted personnel discharged from service in the North Carolina National Guard shall receive a discharge in writing in the form and with the classification that is or shall be prescribed under regulations promulgated by the appropriate service.(b) Discharges may be given prior to the expiration of terms of enlistment under regulations prescribed by the Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, or pursuant to regulations promulgated by the secretary of the appropriate service.  (1917, c. 200, s. 32; C.S., s. 6822; 1959, c. 218, s. 12; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-39 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-39 - Membership continued in the National Guard.

 127A-39. Membership continued in the National Guard.When called or ordered into federal service and discharged therefrom, members shall continue their membership in the North Carolina National Guard until the expiration of their enlistment or appointment, unless sooner terminated by proper authority.  (1921, c. 120, s. 8; C.S., s. 6822(a); 1959, c. 218, s. 13; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-40.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-40.1 - North Carolina National Guard Pension Fund.

 127A-40.1. North Carolina National Guard Pension Fund.(a) As used in this section, the term "Board of Trustees" means the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System.(b) The North Carolina National Guard Pension Fund shall include general fund appropriations made to the Department of State Treasurer and held with the Pension Accumulation Fund of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System.(c) The Board of Trustees shall have performed an annual actuarial valuation of the Fund and shall have the financial responsibility for maintaining the Fund on a generally accepted actuarial basis.(d) An actuarially determined employer contribution shall be calculated annually by the actuary using assumptions and a cost method approved by the Actuarial Standards Board of the American Academy of Actuaries and selected by the Board of Trustees.(e) Notwithstanding Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the Board of Trustees may adopt a contribution policy that would recommend a contribution not less than the actuarially determined employer contribution.(f) The recommended employer contribution rate by the Board of Trustees each year shall not be less than the actuarially determined employer contribution.(g) The Department of Public Safety shall provide the Department of State Treasurer with any assistance required by the State Treasurer in carrying out the financial responsibilities of the State Treasurer or the Board of Trustees.  (2020-48, s. 1.7(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-41 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-41 - Uniforms, arms and equipment.

 127A-41. Uniforms, arms and equipment.The North Carolina National Guard shall, as far as practicable, be uniformed, armed, and equipped with the same type of uniforms, arms and equipment as is or shall be provided for the appropriate regular service.  (1917, c. 200, s. 37; C.S., s. 6824; 1959, c. 218, s. 15; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-41.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-41.1 - Recodified as G.S. 127B-31 by Session Laws 2019-161, s. 1(b), effective October 1, 2019.

 127A-41.1. Recodified as G.S. 127B-31 by Session Laws 2019-161, s. 1(b), effective October 1, 2019.  (1997-153, s. 5; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-41.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-41.2 - Operation of post exchanges.

 127A-41.2. Operation of post exchanges.(a) The North Carolina National Guard is authorized to operate post exchanges.(b) The North Carolina National Guard is authorized to enter into agreements with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to operate post exchanges.  (2007-60, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-42 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-42 - Distinguished Service Medal by Governor of North Carolina.

 127A-42. Distinguished Service Medal by Governor of North Carolina.There is hereby created the North Carolina Distinguished Service Medal which shall be of appropriate design, and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other device to be worn in lieu thereof. This medal and appurtenances thereto shall be of a design approved by the Governor. Upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Public Safety and a board consisting of the Adjutant General and all other general officers and officers assigned to authorized general-officer-grade vacancies of the North Carolina National Guard, the Governor is authorized to present the medal to any member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States discharged under honorable conditions, who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the North Carolina National Guard. The Governor, on the Governor's own authority, may award the medal to the Secretary of Public Safety, the Adjutant General, or any other active or inactive general officer or flag officer of the Armed Forces of the United States who has distinguished himself or herself by especially meritorious conduct in the performance of his or her duties.  (1955, c. 255, s. 2; 1963, c. 1016, s. 2; 1973, c. 1124; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 1977, c. 230, s. 1; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g); 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-43 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-43 - North Carolina National Guard Meritorious Service Medal.

 127A-43. North Carolina National Guard Meritorious Service Medal.There is hereby created the North Carolina National Guard Meritorious Service Medal which shall be of appropriate design, and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other device to be worn in lieu thereof. This medal and appurtenances thereto shall be of a design approved by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Governor or the Governor's designee is authorized to award this medal upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Public Safety in consultation with the Adjutant General and a board of officers appointed by the Adjutant General. Any member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States discharged under honorable conditions, who has distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service to the North Carolina National Guard, is eligible for this award. The Governor, on the Governor's own authority, may award the medal to the Secretary of Public Safety, the Adjutant General or any other active or inactive general officer or flag officer of the Armed Forces of the United States who has distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service to the North Carolina National Guard. The required heroism, achievement, or service, while of a lesser degree than that required for awarding of the North Carolina Distinguished Service Medal, must nevertheless be accomplished with distinction.  (1973, c. 966, s. 1; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 1977, c. 230, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g); 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-44 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-44 - North Carolina National Guard Commendation Medal.

 127A-44. North Carolina National Guard Commendation Medal.There is hereby created the North Carolina National Guard Commendation Medal which shall be of appropriate design, and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other device to be worn in lieu thereof. This medal and appurtenances thereto shall be of a design approved by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Adjutant General of North Carolina or the Adjutant General's designee, who shall not be below the rank of colonel (O-6), may award this medal. Any member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States discharged under honorable conditions, who distinguishes himself or herself by example or the performance of a specific act in behalf of the North Carolina National Guard, is eligible for this award.  (1975, c. 604, s. 2; 1977, c. 230, s. 3; 1991, c. 367, s. 2; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-44.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-44.1 - North Carolina National Guard Achievement Medal.

 127A-44.1. North Carolina National Guard Achievement Medal.There is hereby created the North Carolina National Guard Achievement Medal which shall be of appropriate design, and a ribbon, together with a rosette or other device to be worn in lieu thereof. This medal and appurtenances thereto shall be of a design approved by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Adjutant General of North Carolina or the Adjutant General's designee, who shall not be below the rank of lieutenant colonel (O-5), may award this medal. Any member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States discharged under honorable conditions, who distinguishes himself or herself by example or the performance of a specific act in behalf of the North Carolina National Guard, is eligible for this award.  (1991, c. 367, s. 3; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-45 - North Carolina National Guard State Active Duty Award.

 127A-45. North Carolina National Guard State Active Duty Award.There is hereby created the North Carolina National Guard State Active Duty Award which shall be a ribbon of appropriate design. This ribbon and appurtenances thereto shall be of a design approved by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Adjutant General of North Carolina may present this ribbon to members of the North Carolina National Guard who, by order of the Governor, satisfactorily serve a tour of State active duty. To be worthy of this award, the nature of the tour of State active duty must have been a distinct and notable service to the State or to a community, as determined by the Adjutant General of North Carolina. On or after July 1, 1991, this award may also be presented to active guard personnel and reserve personnel who satisfactorily participate in tours of State active duty.  (1973, c. 966, s. 2; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 1991, c. 367, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-45.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-45.1 - North Carolina National Guard Governor's Unit Citation.

 127A-45.1. North Carolina National Guard Governor's Unit Citation.There is hereby created the North Carolina National Guard Governor's Unit Citation which shall be a streamer, a unit emblem, and a certificate, all of appropriate design as approved by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Governor or the Governor's designee is authorized to present the unit citation, upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, subject to the approval of the Secretary, to any unit of North Carolina National Guard distinguishing itself by extraordinary heroism or meritorious service while in a State active duty status. The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under conditions which set it apart and above other units.  (1977, c. 229, s. 1; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-45.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-45.2 - North Carolina National Guard Meritorious Unit Citation.

 127A-45.2. North Carolina National Guard Meritorious Unit Citation.There is hereby created the North Carolina National Guard Meritorious Unit Citation which shall be a streamer, a unit emblem, and a certificate, all of appropriate design as approved by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Adjutant General is authorized to present this citation to any unit of the North Carolina National Guard distinguishing itself through heroism or meritorious service to the State of North Carolina. The required heroism or meritorious service, while of a lesser degree than that required for the award of the North Carolina National Guard Governor's Unit Citation, must nevertheless have been accomplished with distinction.  (1977, c. 229, s. 2; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 127A-45.2A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 127A - Militia|Article 3 - National Guard.|§ 127A-45.2A - North Carolina National Guard Outstanding Unit Award.

 127A-45.2A. North Carolina National Guard Outstanding Unit Award.There is hereby created the North Carolina National Guard Outstanding Unit Award which shall be a streamer, a unit emblem, and a certificate, all of appropriate design as approved by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Adjutant General may present this citation to any unit of the North Carolina National Guard distinguishing itself through meritorious achievement or service to the State of North Carolina. The required meritorious service, while of a lesser degree than that required for the award of the North Carolina National Guard Meritorious Unit Citation, must nevertheless have been accomplished with distinction.  (1991, c. 367, s. 4; 2011-195, s. 1(a).)