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Code · Virginia · Title 44 — Military and Emergency Laws · Chapter 1

Code of Virginia § 44-54.11. Discharge; dismissal.

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Upon expiration of the term of service for which appointed or enlisted, a member of the Virginia Defense Force shall be entitled to a discharge. However, no member shall be discharged by reason of expiration of his term of service while on state active duty.
A member of the Virginia Defense Force may be dismissed or discharged prior to the expiration of his term of service by sentence of a court-martial or for misconduct, inefficiency, unsatisfactory participation, personal hardship or for the convenience of the Commonwealth. Discharge proceedings shall be prescribed by the Adjutant General.
The Adjutant General may prescribe appropriate discharge certificates reflecting the character of the member's service.
1989, c. 414; 2011, cc. 572 , 586 .
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