Ala. Code § 31-2-4: Composition of Naval Militia.

The Naval Militia of Alabama shall consist of the regular enlisted militia between the ages of 18 and 45 years, organized, armed, and equipped as hereinafter provided, and commissioned officers between the ages of 19 and 64, but enlisted men may continue in the service after the age of 45 and until the age of 64 years, provided the service is continuous.