Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 20, § 885

When he or she deems it to be in the best interests of the Vermont National Guard, the Governor may, with the advice and consent of the Senate, confer brevet rank upon officers and enlisted members of the Vermont National Guard who have performed gallant, faithful, or meritorious service in the line of duty. A brevet rank conferred pursuant to this section shall only apply in the State of Vermont.