Army National Guard

organized militia force and a federal military reserve force of the United States Army

The Army National Guard (ARNG) is an organized militia force and a federal military reserve force of the United States Army. It is divided into smaller units stationed in each state, responsible to their governors or other head-of-government.

Army National Guard
Seal of the Army National Guard
ActiveAs state-funded militia under various names: 1636–1903
As federal reserve forces called the Army National Guard: 1903–present
Country United States
AllegianceFederal (10 U.S.C. § E)
State and territorial (32 U.S.C.)
Branch United States Army
TypeReserve force
Militia
RoleLand warfare
Provide the Army with combat-ready reserve Army (Title 10) as well as protecting and supporting their respective states (Title 32)
Size336,000 personnel (authorized end strength for Fiscal Year 2020)[1]
Part ofNational Guard
National Guard Bureau
Garrison/HQArmy National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington Hall
Arlington County, Virginia
Nickname(s)"Army Guard", "The Guard"
MarchAlways Ready, Always There
Anniversaries13 December 1636 (founding)
EquipmentList of equipment of the United States Army
Websitearmy.mil/nationalguard
nationalguard.com
Commanders
DirectorLTG Jonathan M. Stubbs
Deputy DirectorMG Joseph R. Baldwin
Command Chief Warrant OfficerCW5 Brian Searcy
Command Sergeant MajorCSM John T. Raines III

References

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  1. Office of Legislative Affairs (13 June 2019). "FY20Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)" (PDF). National Guard.mil. Arlington, VA: National Guard Bureau. p. 1.
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