15-1B-1 Organization of the National Guard
15-1B-2 Army National Guard
15-1B-3 Air National Guard
15-1B-4 Oath, appointment and promotion of officers
15-1B-5 Surplus officers; resignations
15-1B-6 Dismissal of officers
15-1B-7 Appointment, promotion and reduction of noncommissioned officers
15-1B-8 Enlisted personnel — Generally
15-1B-9 Enlisted personnel — Discharge
15-1B-10 Inactive National Guard
15-1B-11 Uniforms, arms, equipment and supplies
15-1B-12 Care of and responsibility for military property and funds
15-1B-13 Assemblies, annual training and other duty
15-1B-14 Annual inspection and muster
15-1B-16 Pay and allowances
15-1B-17 Command pay; inspections; compensation for clerical services and care of property
15-1B-18 Injury or death while in service of state
15-1B-19 Military fund
15-1B-20 Military expenses
15-1B-21 Tuition and fees for guard members at institutions of higher education
15-1B-22 Military facilities; security guards; qualifications; duties; powers
15-1B-23 American flag for burial of deceased members of the National Guard; presentation of flag to parent or spouse
15-1B-24 Mountaineer Challenge Academy; expansion; cooperation of state executive agencies
15-1B-25 Readiness Enhancement and Commissioning Bonus
15-1B-26 Firefighters and security guards to be members of the National Guard
15-1B-27 Asset Forfeiture and Asset Sharing

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 15 > Article 1B - National Guard

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  • Asset forfeiture: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
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  • Decedent: A deceased person.
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  • oath: shall be deemed to include an affirmation and the word "swear" or "sworn" to be complied with if the person referred to make solemn affirmation. See West Virginia Code 2-2-7
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.