Department of Defense 

DIRECTIVE 

NUMBER 5105.83 

January 5, 2011 

USD(P&R) USD(P&R) 

SUBJECT: National Guard Joint Force Headquarters – State (NG JFHQs-State) 

References: See Enclosure 1 

1. PURPOSE. This Directive, in accordance with section 113 of title 10, United States Code 

(U.S.C.) (Reference (a)) and sections 104, 105, 109, 110, 325(a)(2), and 502(f) of title 32, U.S.C. 

(Reference (b)): 

 a. Establishes policy for and defines the organization and management, responsibilities and 

functions, relationships, and authorities of the NG JFHQs-State. 

 b. Establishes 54 NG JFHQs-State. (See Glossary for definition of “State.”) 

 c. Describes the joint, interagency, and intergovernmental functions, responsibilities, 

authorities, and relationships among the NG JFHQs-State, the DoD Components, State and 

Federal civil authorities, and international programs. 

d. Establishes the Federal mission of the NG JFHQs-State. 

2. APPLICABILITY. This Directive applies to: 

 a. OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 

(CJCS) and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the 

Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other 

organizational entities within the Department of Defense (referred to collectively as the “DoD 

Components”). 

 b. The Adjutants General of the States, except that: 

 (1) Nothing in this Directive shall be construed as a limitation on the authority of the 

Governor of a State to employ any unit of the NG of that State, when such unit is not on active 

duty or in Federal service, to perform functions authorized by the laws of the State concerned 

and those of the United States. 
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 (2) Nothing in this Directive shall be construed as a limitation on the authority of the 

Governor of a State to authorize the Adjutant General of that State to form, task, or organize the 

National Guard of that State, when the National Guard of that State is not on active duty or in 

Federal service. Nothing in this Directive shall be construed as applicable to the defense forces 

of a State. 

3. DEFINITIONS. See Glossary. 

4. POLICY. It is DoD policy that: 

a. There shall be 54 NG JFHQs-State, one established in each State (as defined in the 

Glossary), composed of the NG leadership of that State, to support the Federal missions in 

Enclosure 2 and State missions when appropriate. 

b. The National Guard Bureau (NGB) shall facilitate coordination between DoD 

Components, NG JFHQ-State, and the NG of the several States to enhance unity of effort. (See 

Glossary for definitions.) 

 

5. FEDERAL MISSION. See Enclosure 2. 

6. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT. See Enclosure 3. 

7. RESPONSIBILITIES. See Enclosure 4. 

8. RELATIONSHIPS. See Enclosure 5. 

9. AUTHORITIES. The NG JFHQs-State may issue State regulations on NG matters pertaining 

to their respective States consistent with State and U.S. laws and DoD, CJCS, Departments of the 

Army and the Air Force, and NGB policies, regulations, instructions, and directives. 

10. ADMINISTRATION 

 a. Initial NG JFHQs-State billets shall come from the existing approved Table of 

Distribution and Allowances authorizations for the Army National Guard (ARNG), and the Unit 

Manning Document authorizations for the Air National Guard (ANG), of the headquarters of 

each State. The State Adjutant General shall originate or request any new billet requirements 

through NGB. NGB shall insure that the request is processed in accordance with applicable joint 

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manpower directives. NGB shall then coordinate approved changes with the Department of the 

Army or the Air Force and with the Joint Staff. 

 b. Service members assigned to OSD-approved billets in the joint staff elements of the NG 

JFHQs-State may receive Defense awards in accordance with DoD 1348.33-M (Reference (c)). 

Personnel in approved billets in the joint staff elements of the NG JFHQs-State may be eligible 

to become Joint Qualified Officers in accordance with DoD Instruction 1300.19 (Reference (d)). 

11. RELEASABILITY. UNLIMITED. This Directive is approved for public release and is 

available on the Internet from the DoD Issuances Website at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives. 

12. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Directive is effective upon its publication to the DoD Issuances 

Website. 

 

Enclosures 

 1. References 

2. Federal Mission 

 3. Organization and Management 

 4. Responsibilities 

 5. Relationships 

 Glossary 

 

 
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ENCLOSURE 1

REFERENCES

(a) Sections 101, 113, 10501-10503, 12211, and 12212 of title 10, United States Code 

(b) Sections 104, 105, 109, 110, 325(a)(2), and 502(f) of title 32, United States Code 

(c) DoD 1348.33-M, “Manual of Military Decorations and Awards,” November 23, 2010 

(d) DoD Instruction 1300.19, “DoD Joint Officer Management Program,” October 31, 2007 

(e) DoD Directive 7730.65, “Department of Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS),” 

June 3, 2002 

(f) Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Memorandum, “Defense 

Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) Interim Implementation Guidance, Serial 4.0,” 

August 23, 20061

(g) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 1001.01, “Joint Staff Manpower and 

Personnel Program,” December 28, 2004 

(h) DoD Directive 5105.77, “National Guard Bureau (NGB),” May 21, 2008 

(i) DoD Instruction 5025.01, “DoD Directives Program,” October 28, 2007 

 

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 Available upon request from the Readiness Office, USD(P&R), OSD 

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ENCLOSURE 2

FEDERAL MISSION

The NG JFHQs-State shall: 

a. Maintain, through their ARNG and ANG staff elements, trained and equipped ARNG and 

ANG forces to serve in their role as the NG, and as the Army and Air National Guard of the 

United States pursuant to the policies of and as resourced by the Secretaries of the Army and the 

Air Force, to perform missions as authorized by Federal authorities. 

b. Provide command and control of all ARNG and ANG forces of their respective States. 

c. In accordance with policies and procedures established by the Secretary of Defense and 

the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force, be prepared to provide one or more JTF command 

elements (or to serve as component elements of (larger) JTFs that might be established by proper 

authority) able to exercise command and control of military forces to execute assigned missions. 

 d. Provide expertise and situational awareness to DoD authorities to facilitate integration of 

Federal and State-level activities. 

 e. Develop plans, coordinated with appropriate authorities, that augment, support, or perform 

assigned or authorized Federal missions. 

f. Provide a continuous point of contact for situational awareness. For domestic operations, 

provide operational information, through NGB, to the Department of Defense and, through a 

State JTF, to the commander of Federal military forces operating in their respective States to 

ensure unity of effort. 

g. Maintain the capability to extend interoperable communications for command and control, 

shared situational awareness, and unity of effort to a domestic incident site. 

h. Participate in Federal domestic preparedness planning, training, and exercises. 

(1) Develop plans to support civil authorities in response to man-made or natural 

disasters, and coordinate these plans, through NGB and the Joint Staff, with appropriate 

Combatant Commanders. 

(2) Coordinate, through the Chief, NGB, with appropriate Combatant Commanders to 

integrate into joint training, contingency plans, and exercises, as appropriate. As directed by 

their respective Governors, participate in State and regional preparedness planning, training, and 

exercises. 

 i. Report readiness capability in accordance with DoD Directive 7730.65 and Under 

Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) Memorandum (References (e) 

and (f)). 

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j. As directed by their respective Governors and State Adjutants General, coordinate 

planning, training, and execution of NG homeland defense, National Special Security Events, 

defense support of civil authorities, and other domestic emergency missions within the United 

States. 
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ENCLOSURE 3

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Each NG JFHQ-State is organized to conduct operations in State active duty (SAD), title 32, or 

title 10 status, and to render mutual support with title 10 forces operating within that State. Each 

NG JFHQ-State shall operate under the command and control of the Governor when in SAD or 

title 32 status. When in title 10 status, the NG JFHQs-State shall be under Federal command and 

control. 

 a. Each NG JFHQ-State shall be comprised of a joint staff element, ARNG staff element, 

ANG staff element, and the personal staff and special staff of the State Adjutant General. The 

NG JFHQs-State shall: 

 (1) Coordinate planning, training, and execution of NG homeland defense, defense 

support of civil authorities, and other domestic emergency missions within the United States. 

 (2) Manage NG readiness in accordance with Reference (e) and prepare NG units for 

mobilization for active Federal and State service consistent with applicable policies, regulations, 

and instructions. 

b. The joint staff element of each NG JFHQ-State shall consist of the State Adjutant General 

and the Office of the State Adjutant General; the Assistant Adjutant General, ARNG; the 

Assistant Adjutant General, ANG; the Director of the NG JFHQ-State joint staff; and such 

separate offices as may be prescribed by the State Adjutant General and established in joint 

manpower documents. The joint staff element manpower shall be managed using joint 

manpower documents in the same manner as manpower for joint activities in accordance with 

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 1001.01 (Reference (g)). 

c. The ARNG staff element shall consist of the Office of the Assistant Adjutant General, 

ARNG; the Executive Office; and such operating divisions as may be prescribed by the State 

Adjutant General for those matters pertaining to the ARNG as are established in the Army Table 

of Distribution and Allowances for this element. 

d. The ANG staff element shall consist of the Office of the Assistant Adjutant General, 

ANG; the Executive Office; and such operating divisions as may be prescribed by the State 

Adjutant General for those matters pertaining to the ANG as are established in the Air Force Unit 

Manning Document for this element. 

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ENCLOSURE 4

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. USD(P&R). The USD(P&R) shall: 

 a. Oversee this Directive and incorporate changes and revisions, including those submitted 

by NGB, in accordance with DoD Directive 5105.77 (Reference (h)) (including all State-initiated 

changes, which must be submitted through NGB) in accordance with DoD Instruction 5025.01 

(Reference (i)). 

 b. Provide additional guidance relating to the NG JFHQs-State as necessary in accordance 

with Reference (i). 

 c. Monitor the readiness of the NG JFHQs-State and subordinate units in accordance with 

References (e) and (f). 

 d. Monitor the NG JFHQs-State and subordinate unit efforts to synchronize their training 

policies with DoD training policy. 

2. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESERVE AFFAIRS (ASD(RA)). The 

ASD(RA), under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R), shall coordinate with 

the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs 

(ASD(HD&ASA)) in the development and implementation of DoD policy as set forth in 

paragraphs 3.a. and 3.b. of this enclosure. 

3. ASD(HD&ASA). The ASD(HD&ASA), under the authority, direction, and control of the 

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, shall: 

 a. Develop, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of DoD policy for the participation 

of the NG JFHQs-State in DoD activities when the Secretary of Defense determines such 

participation is necessary and appropriate. 

 b. Coordinate such matters with the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force; the Chairman 

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Chief, NGB, for matters regarding the NG JFHQs-State not under 

the cognizance of the Secretaries of the Army or the Air Force; and the ASD(RA), as 

appropriate. 

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4. SECRETARY OF THE ARMY. The Secretary of the Army shall: 

 a. In accordance with section 105 of Reference (b), perform those inspection functions 

prescribed by law, policies, and issuances as they relate to NG JFHQs-State ARNG staff 

elements. 

 b. Through the Chief, NGB, address Army equities in the NG JFHQs-State with the States. 

 c. In coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs 

of Staff, and through the Chief, NGB, establish 54 NG JFHQs-State; ensure the capabilities 

needed at the NG JFHQs-State to perform joint functions, roles, and missions, and the 

capabilities needed in ARNG units to support the joint functions, roles, and missions of the joint 

staff elements of the NG JFHQs-State, are both considered during the DoD planning, 

programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process. 

 d. Serve as the approval authority for ARNG manpower adjustments in the joint staff 

elements of the NG JFHQs-State. 

 e. Coordinate with the ASD(HD&ASA) in the development and implementation of DoD 

policy as set forth in paragraphs 3.a. and 3.b. of this enclosure. 

5. SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE. The Secretary of the Air Force shall: 

 a. In accordance with section 105 of Reference (b), perform those inspection functions 

prescribed by law, policies, and issuances as they relate to NG JFHQs-State ANG elements. 

 b. Through the Chief, NGB, address Air Force equities in the NG JFHQs-State with the 

States. 

 c. In coordination with the Secretary of the Army and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 

Staff, and through the Chief, NGB, establish 54 NG JFHQs-State; ensure the capabilities needed 

at the NG JFHQs-State to perform joint functions, roles, and missions, and the capabilities 

needed in ANG units to support the joint functions, roles, and missions of the joint staff elements 

of the NG JFHQs-State, are both considered during the DoD PPBE process. 

 d. Serve as the approval authority for ANG manpower adjustments in the joint staff elements 

of the NG JFHQs-State. 

 e. Coordinate with the ASD(HD&ASA) in the development and implementation of DoD 

policy as set forth in paragraphs 3.a. and 3.b. of this enclosure. 

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6. CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 

Staff shall: 

 a. Document the joint staff elements of the NG JFHQs-State in joint manpower documents 

in accordance with Reference (d). 

 b. Ensure the joint manpower documents of each joint staff element of the NG JFHQs-State 

include the validated positions required to accomplish the joint mission of the NG JFHQs-State. 

 c. Ensure the NG JFHQs-State are incorporated into joint doctrine, joint exercises, the Joint 

Officer Management Program, and other joint activities, as appropriate. 

 d. Formulate joint training efforts in consultation with the USD(P&R) and the Secretaries of 

the Army and the Air Force to ensure synchronization with DoD-level policies and programs. 

 e. Coordinate with the ASD(HD&ASA) in the development and implementation of DoD 

policy as set forth in paragraphs 3.a. and 3.b. of this enclosure. 

7. COMMANDERS OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS, EXCEPT FOR THE 

COMMANDER OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT FORCES COMMAND (CDRUSJFCOM). 

The Commanders of the Combatant Commands, EXCEPT for the CDRUSJFCOM, through the 

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall coordinate with the CDRUSJFCOM and the Chief, 

NGB, to integrate the NG JFHQs-State into joint training, contingency plans, and exercises, as 

appropriate. 

8. CDRUSJFCOM. The CDRUSJFCOM, through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 

shall coordinate with the Commanders of the other Combatant Commands and the Chief, NGB, 

in integrating the NG JFHQs-State into joint training, contingency plans, and exercises, as 

appropriate. 

9. CHIEF, NGB. The Chief, NGB, under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretaries 

of the Army and the Air Force for matters under the cognizance of the Secretaries, shall: 

 a. Perform the functions prescribed by law, policies, and issuances with regard to the NG 

JFHQs-State. 

 b. Provide liaison and shared situational awareness capability and serve as a channel of 

communications among the NG JFHQs-State, the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the 

Military Departments, and the OSD Components in accordance with Reference (h) when the NG 

JFHQs-State are operating under the command and control of their respective Governors. 

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 c. Assist the NG JFHQs-State, with the consent of the Governors, by facilitating mutual 

support among the States to the extent allowed by law. Help establish unity of effort by 

facilitating the integration of State NG and DoD planning and other activities. 

 d. In coordination with the Joint Staff Manpower and Personnel Directorate (J-1), manage 

the joint manpower documents for the joint element of the NG JFHQs-State. 

 e. Manage the processing of recommendations for applicable joint awards in accordance 

with Reference (c). Manage requests for joint duty credit of NG personnel assigned to NG 

JFHQs-State joint elements or serving in JTFs in title 32 status in accordance with Joint Staff and 

DoD policy. 

 f. Coordinate with the State Adjutants General to facilitate the development of a 

standardized joint mission-essential task list and the inclusion of the NG JFHQs-State in the 

Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) in accordance with References (e) and (h). 

 g. Coordinate NG JFHQs-State specific capability requirements and resolve issues with the 

Departments of the Army and the Air Force and other DoD Components, as appropriate. 

 h. Assist the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force to ensure joint functions, roles, and 

mission resource requirements are properly considered during the DoD PPBE process. Advise 

the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 

any PPBE issues related to the joint functions, roles, and missions of the NG JFHQs-State. 

 i. Support and coordinate the integration of the NG JFHQs-State into Combatant Command 

joint training, education, contingency plans, and exercises with the Commanders of the 

Combatant Commands, as appropriate. 

 j. Coordinate with the ASD(HD&ASA) in the development and implementation of DoD 

policy as set forth in paragraphs 3.a. and 3.b. of this enclosure. 

10. STATE ADJUTANTS GENERAL. The State Adjutants General, under the authority, 

direction, and control of their respective Governors, shall: 

 a. Establish one or more temporary JTF command elements within their respective States 

ready to provide command and control for domestic operations in title 32, or title 10 status for 

appropriately established JTFs. This includes pre-designating commanders and staff elements 

within their respective States to participate in exercises and in training provided by the United 

States Northern Command to enhance readiness to provide command and control for domestic 

operations. 

 b. Prepare to accept appropriate and mutually agreed upon Federal liaison elements in their 

respective NG JFHQs-State. 

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 c. Designate a qualified officer or officers eligible to serve in dual status pursuant to section 

325(a)(2) of Reference (b). When a dual-status relationship is authorized, ensure dual status 

officers facilitate unity of effort between State and Federal military forces in accordance with 

guidance from both their respective Governors and the President, or their designees. 

 d. Ensure designated homeland defense- and civil support-unique equipment is available for 

homeland defense and civil support use should the unit owning the equipment deploy for other 

missions, except for modified Table of Organization and Equipment and Unit Type Code 

equipment that is unit-organic. 

 e. Develop joint mission-essential tasks or similar indicators for all Federally assigned 

missions, in accordance with Reference (e), to collect near-real-time data on the readiness of 

military forces and support organizations to perform these missions, using DRRS in accordance 

with Reference (f) as appropriate for State missions. Assess joint readiness in DRRS in 

accordance with References (e) and (f). 

 f. Advise their respective Governors and collaborate with the Chief, NGB; the Secretary of 

Defense; the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Secretaries of the Army and the Air 

Force; and the Combatant Commanders in matters pertaining to the NG JFHQs-State. 

 h. Approve Defense awards up to the Joint Service Commendation Medal, consistent with 

the approval level set forth in Reference (c). Forward recommendations for awards that cannot 

be approved within the NG JFHQs-State and recommendations for the Defense Meritorious 

Service Medal and higher awards to the NGB Manpower and Personnel Directorate for approval 

or endorsement by the Chief, NGB. 

 i. Provide detailed reports on the state of readiness of their respective State NGs on an 

annual basis to the Chief, NGB, to satisfy the Chief, NGB, statutory reporting requirements to 

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RELATIONSHIPS

1. Each NG JFHQ-State shall be the operational focal point for NG matters that are not under 

the authority, direction, and control of the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force, including 

but not limited to joint, interagency, intergovernmental, Military Department, and international 

specific functions. 

 

2. In SAD or title 32 status, each NG JFHQ-State shall report to the Governor through the State 

Adjutant General. When the State Adjutant General is not a Federally-recognized officer, 

actions that must be accomplished by a Federally-recognized officer (such as the approval of 

awards pursuant to paragraph 10.f. of Enclosure 4) shall be taken by: 

 a. A Federally-recognized Deputy or Assistant Adjutant General. 

 b. If there is no Deputy or Assistant Adjutant General, a Federally-recognized officer as 

designated by the Governor. 

3. In title 10 status, each NG JFHQ-State, led by the assigned Federally-recognized officer, shall 

report directly to the DoD-designated command. In instances of a partial mobilization of the NG 

JFHQs-State, each NG JFHQ-State element shall be led by an assigned Federally-recognized 

officer who shall report directly to the DoD-designated command. 

4. All elements of the Department of Defense shall be engaged to achieve unity of effort. DoD 

actions shall support the authority and responsibilities of all the DoD Components as established 

in law. Nothing herein shall diminish the Federal or State statutory authority or the 

responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense; the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the 

Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force; the Combatant Commanders; the Chief, NGB; the 

Governors; or the State Adjutants General. 

5. Each NG JFHQ-State shall liaise with and shall provide situational awareness among the 

States, and through the NGB, to the Department of Defense during domestic operations in which 

State-controlled NG forces and State intergovernmental and interagency organizations are 

participating. 

6. If operational necessity dictates, the NG JFHQs-State may communicate directly with the 

appropriate Combatant Command or other DoD entities, keeping the NGB informed. 

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GLOSSARY

PART I: ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ANG 

ANGUS 

Air National Guard 

Air National Guard of the United States 

ARNG 

ARNGUS 

Army National Guard 

Army National Guard of the United States 

ASD(HD&ASA) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas’ 

Security Affairs 

ASD(RA) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs 

CDRUSJFCOM Commander, United States Joint Forces Command 

CJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 

DRRS Defense Readiness Reporting System 

JFHQ-State one Joint Force Headquarters-State 

JFHQs-State more than one Joint Force Headquarters-State 

JTF joint task force 

NG National Guard 

NGB National Guard Bureau 

PPBE programming, planning, budgeting, and execution 

SAD State active duty 

SDF State Defense Forces 

USD(P&R) Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness 

 

PART II: DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this Directive. 

Federally-recognized officer. An officer of the militia who has been found qualified under 

Federal standards for Federal recognition of his State grade, which entitles the officer to Federal 

pay for training and other duty performed under the authority of title 32, U.S.C. Pursuant to 

sections 12211 and 12212 of Reference (a), upon being Federally recognized an officer of the 

ARNG or ANG shall be appointed in that grade as a Reserve of the Army or Air Force for 

service in the ARNGUS or ANGUS. 

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Governors. The Governors of the several States, the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the 

Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and, in the case of the District of 

Columbia, the President of the United States or his or her designee. 

NG. Defined in Reference (h). 

SAD status. The status of a member of any unit of the NG of a State when not in title 32 status 

and when ordered by the Governor or his or her designee under the laws of the State concerned 

to perform functions authorized by State law. 

State Adjutants General. The Adjutants General of the several States, the Territory of the U.S. 

Virgin Islands, the Territory of Guam, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the 

Commanding General of the District of Columbia. 

States. The 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin 

Islands, and Guam. 

title 10 status. The status of a member of any unit of the NG of a State when ordered to active 

duty or called to Federal service by the President or his designee to perform functions authorized 

by Federal law. 

title 32 status. The status of members performing training or other duty pursuant to authorities in 

title 32, U.S.C. The performance of such duty is paid for with Federal funds but the members of 

the ARNG or ANG remain under the command and control of State authorities. For this reason 

it should be referred to as a Federally-funded State status. 

unity of effort. Coordination and cooperation toward common objectives, even when the 

participants are not part of the same command.