W. Va. Code R. § 141-31-6-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 141-31-6-13 - SELECTIVE RETENTION PROGRAM

a. A continuing program of selective retention is essential to provide for progression of qualified officers at proper intervals in their careers. The broad goals of the WVARNG selective retention program are:

(1) Insuring that only the most capable officers are retained beyond 20 years of qualifying service for assignment to the comparatively few hicrher level command staff positions.

(2) Providing Career Incentive.

(3) Insuring an opportunity for advancement to the higher grade at the peak years of an officer's effectiveness.

b. Selection boards are convened annually in the State, to consider officers and warrant officers in the grades of Colonel and below for selective retention beyond 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay. (Computation for retired pay is the combined total of all officer, warrant, and enlisted service which is creditable for retirement purposes).

c. The annual selection board will consider officers and warrant officers who accrue 20 years of qualifying service as of 31 December of the preceding year as well as all those who were considered 2 years prior.

d. Complete details of the selective retention program for officers can be found in NGR 635-102.

W. Va. Code R. § 141-31-6-13