West Virginia Code Chapter 15. Public Safety § 15-1B-7. Appointment, promotion and reduction of noncommissioned officers

Noncommissioned officers shall be appointed and promoted and may be reduced in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations: Provided, however, That in active service of the State, in cases requiring immediate example, a noncommissioned officer may be reduced to the ranks by his immediate commander, subject to appeal to, and review and approval by, the appointing officer.