N.J. Stat. tit. 38A, ch. 6

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 38A:6-1 Terms of enlistment

Enlistments, reenlistments and extensions of enlistments shall be for such periods as are prescribed by the Adjutant General by regulations except as otherwise provided by applicable federal laws or regulation for enlisted members required to have a federal reserve status. L.1963, c. 109. Amended by L.1984, c. 181, s. 16, eff. Nov. 14, 1984.

N.J. Stat. § 38A:6-2 Oath of enlistment

Except when a comparable oath of enlistment is subscribed to under Federal law or regulations, every person who enlists or re-enlists shall take and subscribe to the following oath of enlistment: "I do hereby acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this day of in the of the United States and the State of New Jersey, for a period of years, under the conditions prescribed by law, unless sooner discharged by proper authority. And I do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America and to the State of New Jersey, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and of the Governor of the State of New Jersey and of the officers appointed over me according to law." L.1963, c. 109.

N.J. Stat. § 38A:6-3 Who may administer oath of enlistment

Any commissioned officer of the organized militia or any commissioned officer of the Armed Forces of the United States detailed to duty with any component of the organized militia of this State, may administer the oath of enlistment to enlisted members. L.1963, c. 109.

N.J. Stat. § 38A:6-4 Extension of terms of service

If an emergency is declared by the President, Congress, the Governor or the Legislature, the Governor may by proclamation, in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations, extend the enlistments of enlisted members of the organized militia until 6 months after the termination of that emergency. L.1963, c. 109.

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