                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DISCHARGE; DISMISSAL (§ 44-54.11)

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&#8217;s service.

HISTORY: 1989, c. 414; 2011, cc. 572, 586.