                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DISCIPLINE AND TRAINING (§ 44-40)

The discipline and training of the Virginia National Guard shall conform to that
of the Armed Forces of the United States, and to that end, the Manual for
Courts-Martial, United States, including but not limited to the Uniform Code of
Military Justice as now existing or subsequently amended, is hereby incorporated
as a part of the military laws of Virginia except where in conflict with other
provisions of this chapter. Officers and soldiers of the National Guard shall
have such powers in the performance of their duty under this title as officers
and soldiers of the active armed services have in the performance of like duty
under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial, United
States. However, should a person commit an offense punishable under the criminal
laws of Virginia, then prosecution under the criminal laws shall bar prosecution
under this chapter. The Adjutant General shall by regulation adapt to state
usage the provisions and terminology of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United
States, including but not limited to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

HISTORY: 1930, p. 955; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(30); 1958, c. 393; 1976, c.
399; 1984, c. 7; 1987, c. 32.