Pub. L. 82-476, pt. II, ch. 2, sec. 226

Sec. 226. Except as otherwise provided by law, the appropriate Secretary may provide for the honorable discharge, or transfer to a retired status, of members of the reserve components who are found not physically qualified for active duty: Provided, That no member of the National Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the United States may be so transferred without the consent of the governor or other appropriate authority of the State, Territory, or District of Columbia concerned. In determining physical qualifications for active duty, due consideration shall be given to the character of the duty to which the member may be assigned in the event he should be ordered to active duty pursuant to law.