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(a) Qualifications.--Every enlisted person shall meet all the qualifications prescribed by the laws of the United States and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(b) Enlistment contract and oath.--Every person enlisting in the Pennsylvania National Guard shall sign an enlistment contract and take and subscribe to the oath of enlistment prescribed by the current Federal regulations.
(c) Extending term of enlistment.--The Adjutant General, with the approval of the Governor, may, upon request by appropriate Federal authority, extend the term of enlistment contracted for by a term not exceeding 12 months.
(d) Denial of extension of enlistment or reenlistment.--Upon the expiration of the term of service of an enlisted person, if good and sufficient reasons exist for the unit commander to believe that it would not be in the best interests of the Pennsylvania National Guard to permit this person to reenlist or extend his enlistment contract, such unit commander may deny reenlistment or extension of enlistment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military Affairs § 2311. Enlistment of enlisted personnel - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-51-pacsa-military-affairs/pa-csa-sect-51-2311/
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