Section 38.16.015. Period of enlistment in state guard.

(1) The period of enlistment in the Washington state guard shall be set by regulation by the adjutant general. However, no original enlistment may be consummated unless the term thereof can be completed before the applicant attains the age of sixty-four.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section and RCW 38.12.180(2), the adjutant general may extend the service age upon request by an active member of the Washington state guard if the adjutant general determines the member's extension would be in the best interest of the Washington state guard. Extensions under this subsection have a one-year duration and may be renewed until the member attains the age of sixty-eight.

[ 2012 c 12 § 1; 1989 c 19 § 30.]

2012 c 12 § 1; 1989 c 19 § 30.