West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 141 - Adjutant General
West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 141: Adjutant General
Overview:
Agency 141 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR) contains the regulations adopted by the Office of the Adjutant General, which oversees the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) and other military-related functions in the state. The Adjutant General is the senior military officer in West Virginia and is responsible for the organization, training, and administration of the National Guard units, as well as other state defense forces.
The agency's rules focus on military affairs, state active duty operations, facilities, training requirements, and benefits for service members, in line with both state and federal military standards.
Primary Functions of the Adjutant General's Office:
Oversight of the West Virginia National Guard
Organizing and training National Guard units
Mobilization for state emergencies (e.g., natural disasters, civil unrest)
Compliance with Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau standards
State Active Duty Operations
Rules governing how and when service members may be called to State Active Duty (SAD)
Procedures for pay, benefits, and deployment
Military Facilities and Property Management
Rules concerning the use, maintenance, and security of armories, training centers, and military installations across the state
Education and Employment Benefits
Implementation of state tuition assistance programs
Employment rights and protections for service members
Transition assistance and veterans' support services
Discipline and Conduct
Code of conduct for state active duty service
Administrative procedures related to disciplinary actions under state authority
Typical CSR Sections Under Agency 141 Might Include:
While specific rule numbers under Agency 141 may vary, typical categories are:
CSR §141-1 – General Provisions and Definitions
CSR §141-2 – Military Pay and Benefits on State Active Duty
CSR §141-3 – Use of State Military Facilities
CSR §141-4 – Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
CSR §141-5 – Conduct, Discipline, and Grievances
CSR §141-6 – Emergency Management Support Operations
Legal Authority:
West Virginia Code Chapter 15 – Public Safety, including military affairs
Specifically:
§15-1 – Military Forces of the State
§15-1B – West Virginia Code of Military Justice
§15-1C – National Guard Tuition and Enlistment Incentives
These statutes grant the Adjutant General authority to adopt and enforce rules relating to the administration of the state's military forces.
Who is Affected:
Members of the West Virginia Army and Air National Guard
Employees and users of state military facilities
Veterans and military families
Civilian agencies collaborating with WVNG for emergency management
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