# W. Va. Code § 15-1B-5: Surplus officers; resignations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15-1B-5
- **Heading:** Surplus officers; resignations
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 15 / Article 1B / Section 5

## Text

a. Commissioned officers who shall be rendered surplus by reduction, consolidation, or disbandment of organizations, or in any manner provided by law, may be transferred to the inactive National Guard in conformity with applicable rules and regulations prescribed by federal authority, or may be discharged.

b. An officer may tender his resignation or request transfer from the National Guard at any time: Provided, That no such resignation shall be accepted unless the officer tendering the same shall furnish the Adjutant General from each property accounting officer concerned a certificate that he has delivered all books and other property of the state and federal government in his possession to the person authorized to receive the same, and that his accounts for money or public property are correct, and that he is not indebted to the state or federal military authorities.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-1 §15-1B-1. Organization of the National Guard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-2 §15-1B-2. Army National Guard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-3 §15-1B-3. Air National Guard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-4 §15-1B-4. Oath, appointment and promotion of officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-5 §15-1B-5. Surplus officers; resignations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-6 §15-1B-6. Dismissal of officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-7 §15-1B-7. Appointment, promotion and reduction of noncommissioned officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-8 §15-1B-8. Enlisted personnel -- Generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-9 §15-1B-9. Enlisted personnel -- Discharge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-10 §15-1B-10. Inactive National Guard.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-11 §15-1B-11. Uniforms, arms, equipment and supplies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-12 §15-1B-12. Care of and responsibility for military property and funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-13 §15-1B-13. Assemblies, annual training and other duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15-1B-14 §15-1B-14. Annual inspection and muster.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S14.md)

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