Pub. L. 82-476, pt. II, ch. 2, sec. 231

Sec. 231. Any Reserve officer whose age exceeds the maximum age prescribed for his grade and classification may be separated, or retained in or transferred to an active, inactive, or, upon his application, a retired status, as the appropriate Secretary may prescribe: Provided, That no officer of the National Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the United States shall be so retained or transferred without the consent of the governor or other appropriate authority of the State, Territory, or the District of Columbia concerned.