301 - Formation. - Pennsylvania Statutes

PART II PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD, PENNSYLVANIA GUARD AND MILITIA Subpart A. Organization B. Officers and Enlisted Personnel C. Pay, Allowances, Benefits and Medals D. Rights and Immunities Enactment. Part II was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976. SUBPART A ORGANIZATION Chapter 3. The Militia 5. The Governor as Commander-in-Chief 7. Department of Military Affairs 9. The Adjutant General 11. Pennsylvania National Guard 13. Pennsylvania Guard 15. State Armory Board 17. State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs 19. Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial Commission CHAPTER 3 THE MILITIA Sec. 301. Formation. Enactment. Chapter 3 was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976. § 301. Formation. (a) Pennsylvania militia.--The militia of this Commonwealth shall consist of: (1) all able-bodied citizens of the United States and all other able-bodied persons who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, residing within this Commonwealth, who are at least 17 years six months of age and, except as hereinafter provided, not more than 55 years of age; and (2) such other persons as may, upon their own application, be enlisted or commissioned therein. (b) Pennsylvania naval militia.--The naval militia of this Commonwealth, when organized pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Governor, shall consist of those persons as may, upon their own application, be enlisted or commissioned therein.