In order to be commissioned or enlisted in such force, a person must meet the following qualifications:
(a) be a citizen of the United States or a person who has declared an intention to become a citizen of the United States;
(b) have not been dishonorably discharged from any military or naval organization of this State, another state, or the United States;
(c) be at least seventeen years old.
In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, preference shall be accorded veterans of former wars so far as may be consistent with the public interest and both males and females may serve in such force as officers and as enlisted persons.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-254; 1952 Code Section 44-254; 1950 (46) 1881; 1982 Act No. 467, Section 2; 1995 Act No. 59, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs
Chapter 3 - South Carolina State Guard
Section 25-3-10. Establishment of South Carolina State Guard.
Section 25-3-20. Governor may call State Guard into duty.
Section 25-3-40. Qualifications for commission or enlistment.
Section 25-3-50. Civil organization, society or club enlisted as unit.
Section 25-3-60. Officers' oath.
Section 25-3-70. Term of enlistment; oath.
Section 25-3-80. Regulations governing enlistment, organization and administration.
Section 25-3-90. Duties of Adjutant and Inspector General.
Section 25-3-110. Equipment and property for use of force.
Section 25-3-120. Exemption from arrest.
Section 25-3-140. Pay of members on active duty.
Section 25-3-150. Service out of State.
Section 25-3-160. Service on request of Governor of another state.
Section 25-3-170. Pursuit of fugitives.
Section 25-3-180. Pursuit of fugitives into this State by out-of-State forces.
Section 25-3-190. Force not subject to service of United States.
Section 25-3-200. Courts-martial.
Section 25-3-210. Resignation of officers or discharge of enlisted men.