Title 38 — Title 38 MILITIA AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
18 chapters · 333 sections in this title.
RCW 38.04.010 General definitions.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5420.SL) ***When used in this title, the following words, terms, phrases shall have the following meaning:The word "militia" shall mean the military forces provided for in the Constitution and laws of the state of Washington.The term "organized militia…
RCW 38.04.020 "Officer," "enlisted persons" defined—Convictions and punishments.
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Whenever used in this title, the word "officer" shall be understood to designate commissioned and warrant officers, and the words "enlisted persons" shall be understood to designate members of the organized militia of Washington other than commissioned or warrant officers. The co…
RCW 38.04.030 Composition of the militia.
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The militia of the state of Washington shall consist of all able bodied citizens of the United States and all other able bodied persons who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States, residing within this state, who shall be more than eighteen years of …
RCW 38.04.040 Composition of organized militia.
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The organized militia of Washington shall consist of the commissioned officers, warrant officers, enlisted persons, organizations, staffs, corps, and departments of the regularly commissioned, warranted and enlisted militia of the state, organized and maintained pursuant to law. …