W. Va. Code R. § 141-31-6-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 141-31-6-10 - OFFICER BRANCH TRANSFERS

a. Branch transfer actions for officers will be initiated by, or with the consent of, the officer concerned in letter form, through channels to the Adjutant General, supported by evidence of the officer's qualification in the new branch, if not already a matter of record. If approved, the Adjutant General will forward request to a Federal recognition Board for action, and a recommendation for a technical waiver to satisfy education requirements of the new branch. Actions listed below involving change of branch are exempt from action by a Federal Recognition Board:

(1) Officer branch transfers incurred as a result of DA directed change in unit structure.

(2) Branch transfers of officers previously found qualified by a Federal Recognition Board in the grade and branch to which transfer is requested.

(3) ARNG and USAR 2LT's who have not completed a Group III Course as shown in paragraph 6-9c(6)(a) above.

b. Limitations. Branch transfers are not authorized to or within Chaplain or AMEDD branches. Transfers to these branches are governed by the provisions of Chapter 2, to NCR 600-100.

W. Va. Code R. § 141-31-6-10