§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.