§ 1511. Selection and qualification of officers
Officers of the National Guard of the Virgin Islands shall possess such qualifications as are required by the laws of the United States.
§ 1512. Appointment and oath for officers
(a) All officers of the National Guard of the Virgin Islands shall be appointed by the Commander-in-Chief and shall be designated to serve in the units to which appointed, and subscribe to such oath of their office as is prescribed by law or regulation. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the […]
§ 1513. Promotion of officers
Officers of the National Guard of the Virgin Islands shall be promoted in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the Bureau of the National Guard of the United States or by the Commander-in-Chief.
§ 1504. National Guard of the Virgin Islands
The National Guard shall consist of the Active U.S. Army National Guard, the Inactive U.S. Army National Guard, and the U.S. Air National Guard.
§ 1505. Composition of the National Guard of the Virgin Islands
The National Guard of the Virgin Islands shall be composed of citizens of the United States who have been residents of the Virgin Islands for at least one year, comply with the requirements of age, health and otherwise, as prescribed by regulations and voluntarily enlist in the National Guard of the Virgin Islands. For purposes […]
§ 1506. Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard
The Governor of the Virgin Islands shall be the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard.
§ 1507. Authority and duties of the Commander-in-Chief
The Governor of the Virgin Islands as Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard shall be empowered to: (a) Nominate a qualified resident of the Virgin Islands for appointment as Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands. (b) Order into the Territorial Active Military Service the National Guard of the Virgin Islands National Guard of the Virgin Islands […]
§ 1508. Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands
(a) The Adjutant General is the Commander of the National Guard of the Virgin Islands, subordinate only to the Governor. While so serving, the Adjutant General is entitled to compensation from the Government of the Virgin Islands in an amount not to exceed that of the highest paid commissioner of any executive department of the […]
§ 1502. Definitions
(a) National Guard of the Virgin Islands means the National Guard of the Virgin Islands and any other military force organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands. (b) Officer means a Commissioned or Warrant Officer. (c) Member means a person other than a Commissioned Officer who is now listed in the National Guard of […]
§ 1503. Organization
The National Guard shall consist of the National Guard of the Virgin Islands, and any other military forces organized pursuant to the laws of the Territory of the Virgin Islands.