2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 20: Military Affairs
Article 5: State Defense Force, 20-5-1 through 20-5-16
Section 20-5-8: Discharge; dismissal.
20-5-8. Discharge; dismissal.
A. Upon expiration of the term of service for which appointed or enlisted, a member of the state defense force shall be entitled to a discharge; provided that no member shall be discharged by reason of expiration of his term of service while in the active service of the state.
B. A member of the state defense force may be dismissed or discharged prior to the expiration of his term of service by sentence of a court-martial or for misconduct, inefficiency, unsatisfactory participation, personal hardship; or for such other cause as the adjutant general finds and the governor approves. Discharge proceedings shall, as nearly as practicable, follow the laws, rules and procedures prescribed for the army national guard.
C. Discharge certificates shall reflect the character of the member's service. They shall conform as closely as practicable to discharge certificates of the army national guard.
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