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20 DE Code § 121. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 121. Established; composition.

§ 121. Established; composition. The Delaware National Guard, the Delaware State Defense Forces and the Delaware militia, when not in the service of the United States, shall be governed and their affairs administered pursuant to the laws of this State, and the laws of the United States, by the Governor as Commander in Chief, through the Department of Military Affairs, which is hereby established and which shall consist of the Adjutant General as its chief executive and such other officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel and civilian employees as the laws of the State or the laws of the United States may direct or permit. The Department of Military Affairs shall be a department of the executive branch of government in a like manner as all other such departments. 64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 122. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 122. Adjutant General; appointment; qualifications.

§ 122. Adjutant General; appointment; qualifications. (a) The Governor shall appoint an Adjutant General, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) To be eligible for appointment to the office of Adjutant General a person must have served as a commissioned officer of the Delaware National Guard or the armed forces of the United States. (c) The Governor may authorize the position of Adjutant General to be held at the rank of Lieutenant General. 20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  7;  24 Del. Laws, c. 81;  25 Del. Laws, c. 80, §§  1-3;  27 Del. Laws, c. 74, §  1;  Code 1915, §  297;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  32 Del. Laws, c. 23, §  10;  35 Del. Laws, c. 31, §  1;  Code 1935, §§  260, 319, 373A;  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  2;  48 Del. Laws, c. 150, §  1;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  122;  50 Del. Laws, c. 407, §  1;  51 Del. Laws, c. 330;  52 Del. Laws, c. 261;  54 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  16;  55 Del. Laws, c. 404, §  13;  56 Del. Laws, c. 316, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 242, §  1;
20 DE Code § 124. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 124. Assistant Adjutants General — Rank; appointment; qualifications.

§ 124. Assistant Adjutants General — Rank; appointment; qualifications. The Adjutant General will be assisted by an Assistant Adjutant General of the Army National Guard in the Department of Military Affairs and an Assistant Adjutant General of the Air National Guard in the Department of Military Affairs. They shall hold the rank of Brigadier General. Such individuals shall be appointed from the active or retired list of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard respectively by the Adjutant General and shall have served as commissioned officers of the Delaware National Guard or armed forces of the United States and shall serve at the pleasure of the Adjutant General. Code 1935, §  260(a);  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  2;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  123;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 125. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 125. Assistant Adjutants General — Duties in absence or disability of Adjutant General.

§ 125. Assistant Adjutants General — Duties in absence or disability of Adjutant General. In case of absence or disability of the Adjutant General to perform the duties of the office of Adjutant General, the Commander in Chief shall designate 1 of the Assistant Adjutants General to serve as the Adjutant General. Code 1935, §  260(a);  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  2;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  123;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
20 DE Code § 127. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 127. Military staff of Governor.

§ 127. Military staff of Governor. The military staff of the Governor shall consist of the Adjutant General, the Assistant Adjutants General, and such personal aides-de-camp as the Governor may select. Commissioned officers of the Delaware National Guard, if detailed as aides-de-camp, shall be relieved of ordinary duties while actually on duty with the Governor but shall continue to be paid as if on ordinary duty. 64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 128. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 128. Duties of Department of Military Affairs.

§ 128. Duties of Department of Military Affairs. The Department of Military Affairs shall assist the Adjutant General in carrying out the duties of that office and shall also consult with the Adjutant General in carrying out the following duties:  (1) Make such changes in the military organization of the Delaware National Guard as are necessary from time to time to conform to the requirements of the laws of the United States and the directives of the National Guard Bureau. (2) Fix the location of units and headquarters of the Delaware National Guard and shall, subject to the approval of the National Guard Bureau, transfer, attach, consolidate or inactivate any organization or unit, when in its judgment the efficiency of the Delaware National Guard presently existing will be increased thereby. (3) Establish awards and decorations and approve the design therefor.64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
20 DE Code § 129. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 129. Commissioned and warrant officers; oath and term of appointment.

§ 129. Commissioned and warrant officers; oath and term of appointment. All officers known as commissioned officers and warrant officers, appointed under and by authority of this chapter shall, before entering upon the duties of their several and respective offices, take and subscribe the oath as prescribed by the National Defense Act for officers or warrant officers, as applicable, for officers of the National Guard and shall hold their appointments in conformity therewith. 20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  19;  Code 1915, §  302;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  265;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  128;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 130. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 130. Regulations as to appointment of officers and other matters.

§ 130. Regulations as to appointment of officers and other matters. The Governor of this State may issue such regulations governing the appointment of officers in the National Guard of this State and such other matters pertaining to the National Guard as may be necessary in order to conform to the requirements made by Congress for participation in federal appropriations for the National Guard. Code 1915, §  299;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  262;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  127;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 131. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 131. Enlistment and oath.

§ 131. Enlistment and oath. Enlistment and oath of enlistment in the National Guard of this State shall be in conformity with the provisions of the National Defense Act and any amendments thereto. 20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  10;  24 Del. Laws, c. 62, §  1;  Code 1915, §  300;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  263;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  129;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 132. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 132. Death of veteran personnel; state flags to half-staff.

§ 132. Death of veteran personnel; state flags to half-staff. If any unit of the Delaware National Guard learns of the death of any its current or retired members, said unit may, on the day on which the deceased member is to be buried, cremated or otherwise interred or ceremoniously remembered following that member's death, lower the state flag to half-staff for the duration of the day. 73 Del. Laws, c. 394, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
20 DE Code § 134. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 134. Retirement of officers and enlisted personnel — Rights of retired officers and enlisted personnel.

§ 134. Retirement of officers and enlisted personnel — Rights of retired officers and enlisted personnel. Retired officers and enlisted personnel shall be borne on the roster of the Delaware National Guard as so retired and shall be entitled to wear the uniform of the highest grade attained by them on all occasions of ceremony. Retired officers may, at the discretion of the Commander in Chief, with their consent be temporarily placed on active duty. 24 Del. Laws, c. 62, §  2;  Code 1915, §  324;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  298;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  132;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 135. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 135. Oaths and affirmations; who may administer; false swearing.

§ 135. Oaths and affirmations; who may administer; false swearing. (a) General, field, commissioned and warrant officers may administer oaths and affirmations in all matters appertaining to or concerning the Delaware National Guard service, but in no case shall they charge any fee or compensation therefor. (b) Whoever falsely swears or falsely affirms to any oath or affirmation administered pursuant to this section shall be deemed guilty of perjury in the second degree, a class E felony. 20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  55;  Code 1915, §  322;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  296;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  133;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 136. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter II. Department of Military Affairs|§ 136. State armories and arsenals; use; rentals; payment of orders; application for federal funds.

§ 136. State armories and arsenals; use; rentals; payment of orders; application for federal funds. (a) The Adjutant General shall determine the use of armories and arsenals by military units of the Delaware National Guard. (b) The Adjutant General may enter into, on behalf of the State, leases and contracts for the use of any state-owned armory, arsenal or military reservation upon such terms and conditions and for such duration as the Adjutant General deems advisable; provided, such use or occupation of any such property shall not interfere with the operation of such property by the armed forces of this State. (c) All rentals received for the use of any such property shall be forwarded to the Adjutant General and be used to pay for the maintenance, utilities and other expenses associated with such use of said armories. (d) No order shall be paid by the State Treasurer unless approved by the Adjutant General, or by an officer or employee designated by the Adjutant General, or unless an itemized bill or statement showing in detail the items to be paid under such order shall be attached and the contents thereof certified to be correct. (e) The Adjutant General shall have full authority to make application to the National Guard Bureau for federal funds to improve or maintain any armory, arsenal or military reservation of this State. 26 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  3;  27 Del. Laws, c. 61, §  3;  Code 1915, §  329;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  304;  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  17;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  194;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
20 DE Code § 141. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter III. Property; Accountability, Misappropriation and Injury|§ 141. Property accountability.

§ 141. Property accountability. (a) Any officer, enlisted member, employee or agent of the Delaware National Guard who receives state or federal property or funds for military use shall be liable under the appropriate state and federal regulations for the proper safeguarding of said property or funds. (b) No such person shall be discharged from responsibility for such property or funds until a proper accounting shall be made under appropriate regulations. (c) The Adjutant General shall be empowered to enter suit against any person in the name of the state for the value of any such property as may have been damaged, lost, destroyed or not properly accounted for. 20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  23;  Code 1915, §  303;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  266;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  141;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  8;
20 DE Code § 142. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter III. Property; Accountability, Misappropriation and Injury|§ 142. Arms and property to be deposited on order of proper officer; penalty; notice; lost or damaged arms or equipment.

§ 142. Arms and property to be deposited on order of proper officer; penalty; notice; lost or damaged arms or equipment. (a) All arms, equipment or other property furnished to organizations of the Delaware National Guard shall, when required by the Adjutant General or the commanding officer of any unit, be deposited in the armory of the unit. (b) Any person to whom such property was issued, failing to deposit or return any article of such property unless properly accounted for within 10 days after said person shall have been notified by written notice from the commanding officer to return it to the armory, shall be assessed damages in an amount of the current value of the property thus illegally detained, which assessment shall become a judgment of the court and entered upon its records as such. The court is empowered to use its civil contempt power to enforce payment of this assessment. (c) (1) Notice under this section shall be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be notified or by deposit of such notice in the United States mail in an envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to such person at the person's address as shown by the records of the Delaware National Guard. (2) The giving of notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of 4 days after such deposit of such notice. Proof of the giving of notice in either such manner may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the Delaware National Guard or affidavit of any person over 18 years of age, naming the person to whom such notice was given and specifying the time, place and manner of the giving thereof. (d) When any arms, equipment or other property furnished to organizations of the Delaware National Guard are lost or damaged by the act or neglect of any officer or enlisted person, deduction may be made to the amount of such loss or damage from any pay or allowance that may be or become due, under this chapter, to such officer or enlisted person. 20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  33;  22 Del. Laws, c. 284, §  1;  Code 1915, §  307;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  270;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  145;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  9;
20 DE Code § 143. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter III. Property; Accountability, Misappropriation and Injury|§ 143. Recovery of arms and property of disbanded company.

§ 143. Recovery of arms and property of disbanded company. Upon disbandment of any company or organization which has received arms, equipment or any other property of the State or of the United States for military purposes, the commanding officer of such company or organization shall be responsible for the return of the same to the custody of a duly authorized officer of the State. The Adjutant General shall take the necessary legal proceedings in the name of the State or direct that proper legal proceedings be taken, as provided for in § 142 of this title, unless the property is properly accounted for. 20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  35;  Code 1915, §  309;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  272;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  146;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 144. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter III. Property; Accountability, Misappropriation and Injury|§ 144. Enforcement; jurisdiction; appearance through designated officer.

§ 144. Enforcement; jurisdiction; appearance through designated officer. (a) The Justice of the Peace Courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce this subchapter. (b) The Delaware National Guard may appear in Justice of the Peace Court by and through any officer designated by the Adjutant General for the purposes of enforcing this subchapter. 64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
20 DE Code § 152. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter IV. Courts-Martial and Sentences|§ 152. General courts-martial.

§ 152. General courts-martial. (a) The Governor or Adjutant General may convene a general court-martial by appropriate order. (b) A general court-martial may impose a sentence of:  (1) A fine of not more than the member's pay and allowances for 24 unit training assemblies; (2) Forfeiture of the member's pay and allowances for up to 24 unit training assemblies; (3) A reprimand; (4) Dismissal, dishonorable discharge or a bad conduct discharge; (5) Reduction of any noncommissioned officer or enlisted person to any rank; (6) A sentence of confinement in accordance with the limitations set forth in § 155 of this title; or (7) Any combination of these punishments. (c) Any sentence imposed by a general court-martial shall not become effective until acted upon by the Adjutant General in accordance with the Manual for Courts-Martial of the United States. Code 1915, §  310A;  33 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  Code 1935, §  274;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  152;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  11;  81 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 1;
20 DE Code § 153. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter IV. Courts-Martial and Sentences|§ 153. Special courts-martial.

§ 153. Special courts-martial. (a) A commander of the rank of O-6 (Colonel), the commander of any other unit specifically designated by the Adjutant General, the Assistant Adjutant General for the Army National Guard, the Assistant Adjutant General for the Air National Guard and the Adjutant General may convene a special court-martial by appropriate order. (b) A special court-martial may impose any sentence authorized for a general court-martial, including a bad-conduct discharge, except that fines and forfeiture are limited to 12 unit training assemblies. (c) Any sentence imposed by a special court-martial shall not become effective until acted upon by the convening authority in accordance with the Manual for Courts-Martial of the United States. (d) A special court-martial shall have jurisdiction to try any member of the Delaware National Guard. Code 1915, §  310B;  33 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  Code 1935, §  275;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  153;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  12;  81 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 1;
20 DE Code § 154. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter IV. Courts-Martial and Sentences|§ 154. Summary courts-martial.

§ 154. Summary courts-martial. (a) A commander of any unit of the Delaware National Guard may be appropriate order convene a summary court-martial consisting of 1 officer. (b) A summary court-martial may impose a sentence of:  (1) A fine of not more than the member's pay and allowances for 4 unit training assemblies. (2) Forfeiture of the member's pay and allowances for up to 4 unit training assemblies. (3) Reduction of any noncommissioned officer or enlisted person to any rank within the promotional authority of the appointing authority; or (4) Any combination of these punishments. (c) Any sentence imposed by a summary court-martial shall not become effective until acted upon by the convening authority in accordance with the Manual for Courts-Martial of the United States. Code 1915, §  310C;  33 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  Code 1935, §  276;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  154;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  13;  81 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 1;
20 DE Code § 155. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter IV. Courts-Martial and Sentences|§ 155. Penalties.

§ 155. Penalties. (a) When not in federal service under Title 10 of the United States Code, the punishment which a court-martial may direct for an offense shall not exceed such limits as prescribed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) subject to the limitations in this section. (b) For all offenses, the penalty shall be as provided in the UCMJ except that the maximum sentence of confinement shall not exceed 1 year.  (c) Any sentence to incarceration by a general or special court-martial shall not be executed until acted upon by the convening authority in accordance with the Manual for Courts-Martial of the United States. (d) The Department of Correction shall receive and confine all military offenders committed to its custody by order of court-martial approved by the Adjutant General.  Code 1915, §  310D;  33 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  Code 1935, §  277;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  155;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  14;  81 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 1;
20 DE Code § 156. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter IV. Courts-Martial and Sentences|§ 156. Sentences which require Governor's approval.

§ 156. Sentences which require Governor's approval. When not in federal service under Title 10 of the United States Code, sentence of dismissal or dishonorable or bad conduct discharge from the service imposed by court-martial shall not be executed until approved by the Governor. Code 1915, §  310E;  33 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  Code 1935, §  278;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  156;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 1;
20 DE Code § 157. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense|Chapter 1. Delaware National Guard|Subchapter IV. Courts-Martial and Sentences|§ 157. Process.

§ 157. Process. The President, Military Judge, or Summary Court Officer of any court-martial convened under this title may:  (1) Issue warrants, subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum to compel appearance at a court-martial or to enforce the Court's judgments. (2) Issue such other process as is necessary to exercise the Court's jurisdiction. (3) Punish persons subject to the Delaware Code of Military Justice for contempt of court under the procedures of the Uniform Code of Military Justice; provided, however, that no punishment imposed may exceed that authorized for violation of § 1271 of Title 11. Any warrant or subpoena under this section may be served or executed by the Sheriff, any constable, law-enforcement officer, military policeman or provost marshal designated for this purpose. Code 1915, §  310F;  33 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  Code 1935, §  279;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  157;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 106, §  15;