# W. Va. Code § 15-1B-7: Appointment, promotion and reduction of noncommissioned officers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15_A1B_S7

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15-1B-7
- **Heading:** Appointment, promotion and reduction of noncommissioned officers
- **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 7

## Text

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.

## 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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