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Alabama National Guard is comprised of both Army and Air National Guard
components. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the
National Guard with dual federal and state missions. In fact, the National
Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a
state status. Those functions range from limited actions during
non-emergency situations to full scale law enforcement of Martial Law when
local law enforcement officials can no longer maintain civil control.
The National Guard may be called into federal service in
response to a call by the President or Congress.
When National Guard troops are called to federal service,
the President serves as Commander-In-Chief. The federal mission assigned to the
National Guard is: "To provide properly trained and
equipped units for prompt mobilization for war, National emergency or as
otherwise needed."
The Governor may call individuals or units of the Alabama National
Guard into state service during emergencies or to assist in special situations which lend
themselves to use of the National Guard. The state mission assigned to the National Guard
is:
"To provide trained and disciplined forces for domestic
emergencies or as otherwise provided by state law."
The State Defense force is a military entity authorized by both the
State Code of Alabama and Executive Order. The State Defense Force (SDF) is the
state’s authorized militia and assumes the state mission of the Alabama National
Guard in the event the Guard is mobilized. The SDF is comprised of retired active and
reserve military personnel and selected professional persons who volunteer their time and
talents in further service to their state.
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