# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 13. Militia

### Subtitle 6. Officers

#### Section 13-601

(a)

  (1) On the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may grant to an officer of the organized militia a brevet commission of the next higher grade than the regular commission held by the officer.

  (2) The Governor may grant a brevet commission to an officer of the organized militia of a grade equal to the highest grade in which the officer previously served in the organized militia or in the armed forces.

(b) A brevet commission carries only the rights or privileges that are allowed in like cases in the military service of the United States.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)