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2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter V. Calling Out of National Guard › § 172. Proclamation of state of insurrection.

§ 172. Proclamation of state of insurrection.
Whenever any portion of the Delaware National Guard is employed in aid of the civil authority, the Governor, if in the Governor's judgment the maintenance of law and order will thereby be promoted, may by proclamation declare the county or city in which the troops are serving, or any specified part thereof, to be in a state of insurrection.
24 Del. Laws, c. 62, §  4;  Code 1915, §  325;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  285;  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  6;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  172;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter V. Calling Out of National Guard › § 173. Requisition for military force; neglect to respond to notice.

§ 173. Requisition for military force; neglect to respond to notice.
All requisitions for military force shall be made known to the forces whose services are required by the commanding officer thereof, and, upon refusal of those notified to attend the summons and perform the duty required, they shall be liable to such punishment as a general court-martial may determine.
20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  43;  Code 1915, §  312;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  286;  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  7;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  173;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter V. Calling Out of National Guard › § 175. Exemption from arrest; right-of-way.

§ 175. Exemption from arrest; right-of-way.
No person belonging to the military forces of this State shall be arrested on any civil process while going to, remaining at or returning from any place at which such person may be ordered to attend for military duty when the Delaware National Guard has been called out upon state duty.
Any portion of the Delaware National Guard parading or performing any duty according to law shall have the right-of-way in any street or highway through which they may pass. The carriage of the United States mails, the legitimate functions of the police and the progress and operation of fire engines and fire departments shall not be interfered with thereby.
20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  44;  Code 1915, §  313;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  287;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  175;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter V. Calling Out of National Guard › § 176. Rules governing troops when called into service.

§ 176. Rules governing troops when called into service.
Whenever the troops are called into active federal duty, the officers and personnel shall be governed by the regulations of the United States Army and United States Air Force.
20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  46;  Code 1915, §  315;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  289;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  176;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter V. Calling Out of National Guard › § 177. Bounds from which civilians are excluded; offenses of civilians; penalties; jurisdiction.

§ 177. Bounds from which civilians are excluded; offenses of civilians; penalties; jurisdiction.
(a) After the Delaware National Guard has been called out pursuant to this subchapter, the commanding officer thereof may fix certain bounds within which no spectator may enter without leave.
(b) Whoever intrudes within the limits fixed under this section, when forbidden to do so, or whoever, after entering within such limits by permission, conducts himself or herself in a disorderly manner or whoever resists a sentry or guard acting under orders to prevent such entry or disorderly conduct shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $100, and the costs of prosecution, and civil contempt processes may be used to obtain payment of same.
(c) Whoever violates this section may be arrested by the commanding officer or by the commanding officer's order.
(d) Justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction of offenses under this section.
20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  54;  Code 1915, §  321;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  295;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  177;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter V. Calling Out of National Guard › § 179. Waiver of late fees for state-issued licenses.

§ 179. Waiver of late fees for state-issued licenses.
(a) No National Guard member or reservist who is called to active duty outside of the State, pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, shall be liable for the payment of any late fee for the renewal of a state-issued license if the state-issued license expired while the service member was deployed outside of the State, so long as the service member presents the appropriate National Guard credentials to the State agency responsible for issuing the license, and pays the license renewal fee, within 90 days of the service member's return to the State or termination of service.
(b) For purposes of this section only, “state-issued license” includes, but is not limited to, vehicle registrations and driver's licenses issued pursuant to Title 21, hunting, trapping and fishing licenses issued pursuant to Title 7, and professional licenses issued pursuant to Title 24.
77 Del. Laws, c. 455, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter VI. Service Pay, Disability Compensation and Company Appropriations › § 181. Service pay and expenses during emergency service

§ 181. Service pay and expenses during emergency service
(a) For every day of service while on State duty on account of an emergency or impending emergency, as listed in § 171 of this title, each enlisted member, officer or warrant officer of the Delaware National Guard shall receive a sum equal to twice the per diem, pay and allowances that military personnel of like grade and length of service in the United States military would be entitled to receive for a similar period of service. For state duty outside of emergency or impending emergency responses, including training or other nonemergency response authorized by the Adjutant General, members of the Delaware National Guard shall receive a sum equal to the per diem, pay, and allowances that military personnel of like grade and length of service in the United States military receive for a similar period of service, with the exception of radiological emergency preparedness (REP) events. For REP events, members of the Delaware National Guard shall receive a sum equal to allowances and twice the base pay.
(b) Service pay for such emergencies and nonemergencies and any expenses incidental to mobilization shall be paid by the State Treasurer from any moneys not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants therefor signed by the Adjutant General and countersigned by the Governor.
20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  42;  22 Del. Laws, c. 284, §  1;  Code 1915, §  311;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  285;  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  6;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  181;  56 Del. Laws, c. 415, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 387, § 3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 310, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter VI. Service Pay, Disability Compensation and Company Appropriations › § 182. Disability and death benefits for injury or death occurring in service of the State.

§ 182. Disability and death benefits for injury or death occurring in service of the State.
(a) As used in this section, the phrase “service of the State” includes duty pursuant to § 171 of this title as well as attendance at military school under proper orders, participating in armory drill, special ceremonies and field training unless otherwise designated by the United States government.
(b) If any officer or soldier belonging to any regiment, company, or detachment of the Delaware National Guard is wounded or disabled in the service of the State when called into such service, the member shall receive compensation from the State at the rate provided in Chapter 23 of Title 19 for the type of injuries sustained.
(c) If any officer or enlisted member of the Delaware National Guard is killed in the service of the State, a pension shall be awarded to the spouse or next of kin, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of § 2330 of Title 19.
(d) Such compensation or pension shall be based either upon civilian earning capacity or wages or upon military pay scale, whichever is greater.
(e) Any such compensation or pension shall be paid by the State Treasurer from any moneys not otherwise appropriated upon warrants therefor signed by the Adjutant General and countersigned by the Governor.
20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  45;  Code 1915, §  314;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  288;  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  8;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  182;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter VI. Service Pay, Disability Compensation and Company Appropriations › § 184. Unit fund grant.

§ 184. Unit fund grant.
The Delaware National Guard shall receive an appropriation annually for the unit funds of said Guard. The funds received shall be allocated to each unit fund on a proportional basis based upon the unit's authorized strength. The funds shall be expended with the approval of the Adjutant General to enhance the morale, welfare and recreation of assigned personnel.
20 Del. Laws, c. 392, §  47;  24 Del. Laws, c. 62, §  3;  Code 1915, §  316;  32 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  1;  Code 1935, §  290;  47 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  9;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  184;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 197, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter VI. Service Pay, Disability Compensation and Company Appropriations › § 185. Exemption from state merit system.

§ 185. Exemption from state merit system.
Personnel employed by the State to support the operations and maintenance of the National Guard shall be exempt from the state merit system and shall be paid in accordance with like positions as Department of Defense employees. Such employees shall be governed in a like manner in accordance with the rules and regulations which pertain to Department of Defense employees except for:
retirement benefits, health benefits, severance packages, and unused sick leave; all of which shall be administered in the same manner as state merit system employees. For all state positions in the National Guard, the Adjutant General or designee will determine whether the position will be classified to be governed in a like manner to either a Department of Defense employee position established under Title 5 of the United States Code or a Department of Defense position established under Title 32 of the United State Code.
64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 387, § 3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 310, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter VI. Service Pay, Disability Compensation and Company Appropriations › § 187. Service Members' Life Insurance Reimbursement Fund.

§ 187. Service Members' Life Insurance Reimbursement Fund.
(a) The “Service Members' Life Insurance Reimbursement Fund” is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of legislative appropriations to the fund; gifts, grants, donations and bequests to the fund; and income from investment of the fund. Expenditures from the fund shall be made in accordance with rules promulgated by the Secretary of Finance and with the approval of the Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard or the Adjutant General's authorized representative.
(b) The fund shall be administered by the Delaware National Guard, and money in the fund is appropriated to the Delaware National Guard for the purpose of reimbursing eligible members of the Delaware National Guard for premiums paid for benefits under the service members' group life insurance program pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1965 et seq., as amended, and not otherwise reimbursed by the federal government.
(c) The Delaware National Guard shall adopt rules necessary to determine eligibility for reimbursement from the service members' life insurance reimbursement fund and to implement a reimbursement program. Only members of the Delaware National Guard serving on active duty for longer than 30 days as a result of a federal mobilization or as a result of a state mobilization ordered by the Governor shall be deemed eligible.
(d) Nothing in this section is intended to alter, amend or change the eligibility or applicability of the service members' group life insurance program pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1965 et seq., as amended, or any rights, responsibilities or benefits thereunder.
75 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD › Subchapter VI. Service Pay, Disability Compensation and Company Appropriations › § 188. . . State-sponsored life insurance.

§ 188. . State-sponsored life insurance.
All members of the Delaware National Guard will be entitled to receive an annual briefing on the state-sponsored life insurance benefit program.
80 Del. Laws, c. 387, § 3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 3. STATE DEFENSE FORCES › § 301. Establishment and composition.

§ 301. Establishment and composition.
(a) The Governor may organize such military forces within this State in addition to the Delaware National Guard as the Governor deems necessary for the defense of this State. Such forces shall be distinct from the Delaware National Guard and shall be known as the Delaware State Defense Forces. Such military forces shall be uniformed and comprised of officers and enlisted personnel who shall be citizens of this State who shall volunteer for such service.
(b) The Delaware State Defense Forces shall not be called into active state service unless the Delaware National Guard or a part thereof has been called into active federal service.
(c) The Governor may organize a command staff for the Delaware State Defense Forces which staff shall develop plans for mobilization of said force.
(d) The command staff of the Delaware State Defense Forces may maintain lists of volunteers for service in such forces and develop an organizational structure for such forces when called to active service.
(e) Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Delaware State Defense Forces from meeting on a voluntary basis at no cost to the State when not in active service.
43 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  1;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  301;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 3. STATE DEFENSE FORCES › § 302. Rules and regulations prescribed by Governor.

§ 302. Rules and regulations prescribed by Governor.
(a) The Governor may prescribe rules and regulations for the administration, organization, equipment, training, discipline and maintenance of the Delaware State Defense Forces.
(b) The rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto should conform as far as possible with the rules and regulations applicable to the Delaware National Guard.
43 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  2;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  302;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 3. STATE DEFENSE FORCES › § 303. Pay and allowances.

§ 303. Pay and allowances.
(a) The Delaware State Defense Forces shall, when called into active state service, be compensated as provided for by the executive order calling forth the forces.
(b) The Delaware State Defense Forces, when called into active state service, shall in no event be compensated in a manner exceeding the compensation paid members of like rank and length of service of the United States Army for such service.
(c) The command staff may be compensated at a rate set by the Governor for their expenses when meeting to develop mobilization plans, but shall not be compensated in excess of the base compensation paid an active duty member of like rank and length of service of the United States Army for a similar period of service.
(d) No funds may be paid to any member of the Delaware State Defense Forces unless specifically appropriated for such purpose.
43 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  3;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  304;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 3. STATE DEFENSE FORCES › § 304. Arms and equipment.

§ 304. Arms and equipment.
The Governor may enter such agreements as are necessary to procure arms and other equipment for use by the Delaware State Defense Forces.
43 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  4;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  305;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 3. STATE DEFENSE FORCES › § 305. Use of State Defense Forces outside of Delaware.

§ 305. Use of State Defense Forces outside of Delaware.
(a) The Delaware State Defense Forces shall not be required to serve outside the boundaries of the State except:
(1) Upon the request of the governor of another state, the Governor of this State may, in the Governor of this State's discretion, order any portion or all of such forces to assist the military or police forces of such other state who are actually engaged in defending such other state.
(2) Any organization, unit or detachment of the Delaware State Defense Forces, upon order of the officer in immediate command thereof, may continue in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, enemies or enemy forces beyond the borders of this State into another state until they are apprehended or captured by such organization, unit or detachment or until the military or police forces of the other state or the forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to take up the pursuit or to apprehend or capture such persons; provided, that such other state shall have given authority by law for such pursuit by such forces of this State.
(b) Any such person who is apprehended or captured in such other state by an organization, unit or detachment of the forces of this State shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered to the military or police forces of the state in which such person is taken or to the United States, but such surrender shall not constitute a waiver by this State of its right to extradite or prosecute such person for any crime committed in this State.
43 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  5;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  306;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 3. STATE DEFENSE FORCES › § 306. Permission to military forces of other states to pursue and arrest persons in Delaware.

§ 306. Permission to military forces of other states to pursue and arrest persons in Delaware.
(a) Any military forces, or organization, unit or detachment thereof, of another state who are in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, enemies or any enemy forces may continue such pursuit into this State until the military or police forces of this State or the forces of the United States have had reasonable opportunity to take up pursuit or to apprehend or capture such persons.
(b) Such military forces, or organization, unit or detachment thereof, may arrest or capture such persons within this State while in fresh pursuit.
(c) Any such person who is captured or arrested by the military forces of such other state while in this State shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered to the military or police forces of this State to be dealt with according to law.
(d) This section shall not be construed so as to make unlawful any arrest in this State which would otherwise be lawful and nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of the Uniform Law on Fresh Pursuit, as contained in Title 11 [§ 1934 et seq. of Title 11].
43 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  6;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  307;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 3. STATE DEFENSE FORCES › § 307. Federal service.

§ 307. Federal service.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the Delaware State Defense Forces or any part thereof to be called, ordered or in any manner drafted, as such, into military service of the United States; but no person shall by reason of such person's enlistment or commission in any such forces be exempted from military service under any law of the United States.
43 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  7;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  308;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 3. STATE DEFENSE FORCES › § 308. Freedom from arrest and exemption from jury duty.

§ 308. Freedom from arrest and exemption from jury duty.
(a) No officer or enlisted member of the Delaware State Defense Forces shall be arrested on any warrant, except for treason or felony, while going to, remaining at or returning from a place where ordered to attend for military duty.
(b) Every officer and enlisted member of the Delaware State Defenses Forces shall, during active state service, be exempt from service upon any posse comitatus and from jury duty.
43 Del. Laws, c. 81, §  12;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  314;  64 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  5;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 5. WAR RECORDS › § 501. Agreements or contracts to gather and preserve.

§ 501. Agreements or contracts to gather and preserve.
(a) The Adjutant General of this State shall make such agreements or contracts as are appropriate to preserve all war records, colors, standards, and battle flags as are or shall become the property of the State.
(b) The Adjutant General shall make such agreements as are appropriate with the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to gather, preserve and display the war records and relics of this State.
(c) The Adjutant General shall do everything possible to gather and complete the war records of this State and to preserve the memory of the heroic deeds of the military personnel of this State.
32 Del. Laws, c. 23, §  1;  Code 1935, §  310;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  501;  51 Del. Laws, c. 134, §  4;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 7. MEDALS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS › § 701. Conspicuous Service Cross.

§ 701. Conspicuous Service Cross.
(a) The Adjutant General, on behalf of the Governor, may present, in the name of the State, a Conspicuous Service Cross to any person serving in the National Guard of the State who shall have distinguished himself or herself in any capacity as provided in this section.
(b) The Conspicuous Service Cross shall be a bronze Maltese Cross, 1 inch long, with the coat of arms of the State in miniature in the center thereof and the words “For Conspicuous Service” inscribed on the arms of the cross. The reverse shall be plain. The cross shall be suspended by a ribbon 13/8 inches in width and 13/4 inches in length of maroon with a 1/2 inch band of beige in the center.
(c) The Conspicuous Service Cross may be awarded for heroism, meritorious service and outstanding achievement.
(1) A recommendation based on heroism must clearly characterize valor, bravery or outstanding courage. The act may be a single event or a closely related series of actions performed over a short period of time.
(2) A recommendation based on meritorious service recognizes praiseworthy execution of duties over a period of time. Service differs from achievement in that service concerns a period of time versus an act and is usually based on a permanent change of assignment, a completed period of service, or a retirement. The service must clearly distinguish the member from others of comparable grade and time of service.
(3) A recommendation based on outstanding achievement recognizes a single, specific act or accomplishment separate and distinct from regularly assigned duties which impacts the greater good of the State and its inhabitants. An outstanding achievement award covers a short period of time with definite beginning and ending dates.
(d) This medal shall be awarded upon the recommendation of a board of 3 officers and 2 enlisted members as appointed by the Adjutant General.
(e) Only 1 medal may be awarded to any 1 person. For each additional award, a gold star 3/1 6 of an inch in diameter shall be given to the one who has earned the medal, which shall be affixed to the ribbon of the medal.
35 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  1;  37 Del. Laws, c. 36, §§  1, 2;  Code 1935, §  306;  44 Del. Laws, c. 60;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  701;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 7. MEDALS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS › § 702. Delaware National Guard Medal.

§ 702. Delaware National Guard Medal.
(a) The State Headquarters, on behalf of the Adjutant General, may present, in the name of the State, the Delaware National Guard Medal to any person serving in the National Guard of the State who has been called to federal mobilization by the President or voluntarily served for a continuous period of 30 or more days in an area designated as a combat zone by the Department of Defense.
(b) The Delaware National Guard Medal shall be a bronze diamond, 13/8 inches in width and 11/4 inches in length. On the obverse is the coat of arms of the State in miniature in the center. The reverse shall be plain. The medal shall be suspended by a ribbon 13/8 inches in width and 13/8 inches in length of vertically divided equal portions of blue and gold.
(c) Only 1 medal may be awarded to any 1 person. For each additional award, a gold star 3/1 6 of an inch in diameter shall be given to the one who has earned the medal, which shall be affixed to the ribbon of the medal. The numeral affixed will designate the total number of times the medal has been awarded to the person.
73 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 387, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 7. MEDALS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS › § 703. Delaware Distinguished Service Medal.

§ 703. Delaware Distinguished Service Medal.
(a) The Adjutant General may present, in the name of the State, the Delaware Distinguished Service Medal to any person, military or civilian, who has distinguished himself or herself in any capacity as provided in this section.
(b) The Delaware Distinguished Service Medal shall be a medal of bronze, 11/4 inches in diameter. On the obverse is the First Regiment flag with the outline of the State overstamped on it. The words “The Delaware Distinguished Service Medal” are inscribed around the face of the medal. The reverse is plain. The medal shall be suspended by a ribbon 13/8 inches in width and 13/4 inches in length of gold with 4 bands of blue — 2 1/1 6-inch outer bands and 2 1/8-inch inner bands.
(c) The Delaware Distinguished Service Medal may be awarded for meritorious service and outstanding achievement.
(1) A recommendation based on meritorious service recognizes praiseworthy execution of duties over a period of time. Service differs from achievement in that service concerns a period of time versus an act and is usually based on a permanent change of assignment, a completed period of service, or a retirement. The service must clearly distinguish the member from others of comparable grade and time of service.
(2) A recommendation based on outstanding achievement recognizes a single, specific act or accomplishment separate and distinct from regularly assigned duties which impacts the greater good of the Delaware National Guard. An outstanding achievement award covers a short period of time with definite beginning and ending dates.
(d) This medal shall be awarded upon the recommendation of a board of 3 officers and 2 enlisted members as appointed by the Adjutant General.
(e) Only 1 medal may be awarded to any 1 person. For each additional award, a numeral 3/1 6 of an inch in diameter shall be given to the one who has earned the medal, which shall be affixed to the ribbon of the medal. The numeral affixed will designate the total number of times the medal has been awarded to the person.
64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 7. MEDALS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS › § 704. Medal for Military Merit.

§ 704. Medal for Military Merit.
(a) The Adjutant General may present, in the name of the State, the Medal for Military Merit to any person serving in the National Guard of the State who has distinguished himself or herself in any capacity as provided in this section.
(b) The Medal for Military Merit shall be a medal of bronze, 11/4 inches in diameter. On the obverse is the coat of arms of the State around which is inscribed “For Military Merit.” The reverse is plain. The medal shall be suspended by a ribbon 13/8 inches in width and 13/4 inches in length of beige with a 1/2-inch band of maroon in the center.
(c) The Medal for Military Merit may be awarded for meritorious service and outstanding achievement.
(1) A recommendation based on meritorious service recognizes praiseworthy execution of duties over a period of time. Service differs from achievement in that service concerns a period of time versus an act and is usually based on a permanent change of assignment, a completed period of service, or a retirement. The service must clearly distinguish the member from others of comparable grade and time of service. In addition, the medal will be awarded to members for every 10 years of satisfactory service. Federal military service shall count in the computation of time. Board action is not required.
(2) A recommendation based on outstanding achievement recognizes a single, specific act or accomplishment separate and distinct from regularly assigned duties which brings credit to the recipient as an individual. An outstanding achievement award covers a short period of time with definite beginning and ending dates. To recognize proficiency in military studies, the medal will be awarded to members who complete a course of military studies consisting of at least 80 hours of instruction and who are designated as “honor” or “distinguished” graduates. Board action is not required.
(d) This medal shall be awarded upon the recommendation of a board of 3 officers and 2 enlisted members as appointed by the Adjutant General.
(e) Only 1 medal may be awarded to any 1 person. For each additional award, a numeral 3/1 6 of an inch in diameter shall be given to the one who has earned the medal, which shall be affixed to the ribbon of the medal. The numeral affixed will designate the total number of times the medal has been awarded to the person.
35 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  2;  37 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  3;  Code 1935, §  307;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  702;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 7. MEDALS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS › § 705. Medal for Service in Aid of Civil Authority.

§ 705. Medal for Service in Aid of Civil Authority.
(a) The state headquarters, on behalf of the Adjutant General, may present, in the name of the State, the Medal for Service in Aid of Civil Authority to any person serving in the National Guard of the State who has been called upon by the Governor to assist the civil authorities in the preservation of law and order.
(b) The Medal for Service in Aid of Civil Authority shall be a bronze medal 11/4 inches in diameter. On the obverse is a mailed fist grasping a Roman sword, the sword vertical, point up; upon the point of the sword the scales of justice. The words “For Service in Aid of Civil Authority” in circular form inscribed thereon. The medal shall be suspended by a ribbon 13/8 inches in width and 13/4 inches in length in blue with a band of gold 1/4 inch wide through the center.
(c) Only 1 medal may be awarded to any 1 person. For each additional award, a numeral 3/1 6 of an inch in diameter shall be given to the one who has earned the medal, which shall be affixed to the ribbon of the medal. The numeral affixed will designate the total number of times the medal has been awarded to the person.
35 Del. Laws, c. 35, §  3;  Code 1935, §  308;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  703;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 7. MEDALS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS › § 706. Minor awards and ribbons.

§ 706. Minor awards and ribbons.
The Adjutant General may establish such minor awards and ribbons as deemed necessary for appropriate recognition.
64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 7. MEDALS, DECORATIONS AND HONORS › § 707. Honors for retired members of the Delaware National Guard.

§ 707. Honors for retired members of the Delaware National Guard.
(a) Time and age retirement requirements as contained in federal law will apply to all Delaware National Guard members.
(b) (1) All members, who shall have served actively 25 years or more in the Delaware National Guard and received an honorable discharge, may upon their own written request at or after retirement be placed upon the retired list at the next higher grade, not to exceed the maximum allowable grade in the appropriate officer or enlisted category.
(2) The Adjutant General shall appoint a selection panel and shall promulgate regulations to manage qualifications and selection for those who make a request after discharge under paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
(c) All military members and civilian employees who shall have served actively 25 years or more in the Delaware National Guard may upon their retirement be issued a “State Seal” in recognition of long and faithful service.
73 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 387, § 5;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 9. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS RELATING TO MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS › § 904. Unlawful use of insignia of veterans' organizations; penalties.

§ 904. Unlawful use of insignia of veterans' organizations; penalties.
Whoever, not being a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Union Veteran Legion, the United Spanish War Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, 40 et 8, 8 et 40, or any other service or ex-service unit, auxiliary or organization wears, uses, exhibits or displays any badge, button or other insignia of any of such organizations, with intent to make it appear that the person is a member of any of such organizations or entitled to any of the benefits or advantages resulting from membership therein, shall, for each such offense, be fined not more than $200, or shall be imprisoned not more than 10 days or both.
18 Del. Laws, c. 683, §  1;  19 Del. Laws, c. 274, §§  1, 2;  Code 1915, §  3475;  33 Del. Laws, c. 215, §  1;  Code 1935, §  3943;  41 Del. Laws, c. 193, §  1;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  904;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 9. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS RELATING TO MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS › § 905. Leaves of absence for members of reserve on temporary active duty.

§ 905. Leaves of absence for members of reserve on temporary active duty.
(a) If any employer fails to comply with any provisions of federal or state law relating to employment rights of reservists or National Guard members, the employee may elect to bring an action at law for damages for such noncompliance or such other relief as is appropriate in the Superior Court of Delaware.
(b) Any National Guard member who is called to state active duty shall be entitled to the same rights, privileges, and protections with respect to such member's employment as such member would have had if called for military training under federal law protecting reservists and National Guard members.
20 Del. C. 1953, §  905;  50 Del. Laws, c. 413, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 258, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 10. VETERANS WITH PARAPLEGIA › § 1001. Pension benefits.

§ 1001. Pension benefits.
(a) Each veteran with paraplegia eligible for benefits hereunder shall receive a pension from the State of $3,000 per year payable in equal monthly installments at the end of each month in which such veteran is eligible.
(b) In order to be eligible for the benefits listed in subsection (a) of this section a veteran must file evidence with the Pension Board of Trustees that:
(1) The veteran is paraplegic and fully disabled to the extent that the veteran has no voluntary control over either leg; and
(2) The veteran is listed on the rolls of the United States Veterans Administration as totally disabled for the cause listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this section above; and
(3) The disability is a direct result of service in the armed forces of the United States while the United States was officially at war or during a period when the United States was engaged in hostilities with another nation as a member of the United Nations; and
(4) The veteran is a bona fide resident of the State.
(c) If, at any time the veteran ceases to be totally disabled as listed in paragraphs (b)(1) and (2) of this section, such veteran shall immediately notify the Pension Board of Trustees of the veteran's change in status and shall cease to be eligible for benefits hereunder.
20 Del. C. 1953, §  1001;  51 Del. Laws, c. 75, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 38;  57 Del. Laws, c. 741, §  42;  67 Del. Laws, c. 304, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 111, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §  269;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 12. DELAWARE VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY › § 1202. Supervision by Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs; powers and duties.

§ 1202. Supervision by Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs; powers and duties.
The establishment, operation and maintenance of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery shall be under the supervision of the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs which shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Select an appropriate site for the Cemetery, pursuant to § 1203 of this title;
(2) Acquire, by transfer of title from another state agency, or by purchase, grant, devise or contract, title to such real property as shall be suitable and necessary for the establishment of the Cemetery;
(3) Apply for, receive, accept and expend any money, materials or other aid granted or otherwise provided by local, state or federal governments or by any source, public or private, in accordance with the terms thereof, for the establishment, operation or maintenance of the Cemetery;
(4) Appoint and employ such persons as shall be needed for the proper operation and maintenance of the Cemetery;
(5) Establish criteria for eligibility for burial in the Cemetery, and set fees for the burial of family members, pursuant to § 1204 of this title;
(6) Promulgate rules, following public hearing, governing the administration and operation of the Cemetery;
(7) Prepare an annual report on the operation of the Cemetery which shall be presented to the Governor and to the General Assembly; and
(8) Perform all other powers and functions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and policies of this chapter.
64 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 43, §§  1, 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 12. DELAWARE VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY › § 1203. Selection of site.

§ 1203. Selection of site.
The site of the Cemetery shall be determined by the Department with the approval of the Delaware Veterans Affairs Committee or its successor. The site shall be convenient to all veterans of the State and shall meet the necessary standards and guidelines established by the United States Administrator of Veterans Affairs for the location of state-owned veterans cemeteries. In selecting the site, preference shall be given to land which is owned by the State. Land for the site may be acquired by purchase only in the event suitable state-owned land is not available.
64 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 12. DELAWARE VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY › § 1204. Eligibility for burial.

§ 1204. Eligibility for burial.
(a) Eligibility for interment in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery is established by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA Directive 3210) with the following exceptions:
(1) The Veterans Commission of Delaware may impose a residency requirement for interment, except that any person who, for at least 20 years, was a member of the Delaware National Guard or a reserve unit located within Delaware shall not be subject to a residency requirement.
(2) Any person who retired honorably as a member of the National Guard or Reserve forces of the United States shall be eligible.
(3) Any person who served as a Merchant Marine for a minimum period of 2 years between December 7, 1941, and August 15, 1945, shall be eligible.
(b) There shall be no fee charged for any plot and the interment provided to any eligible veteran or member of the armed forces of the United States. The Commission may establish reasonable fees for burial of members of the immediate family of a veteran or armed forces member.
(c) Burial in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery shall be without regard to race, creed, color, sex or national origin.
(d) [Repealed.]
64 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 145, §  3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 415, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 62, §§  1, 2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 232, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 31. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 3101. Declaration of policy and purpose.

§ 3101. Declaration of policy and purpose.
Because of the existing possibility of the occurrence of emergencies or disasters, the purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Ensure that this State will be adequately prepared to respond and recover from such emergencies or disasters;
(2) Provide for the common defense and to protect the public peace, health and safety;
(3) Protect the lives and property of the people of this State and reduce their vulnerability to harm in emergency and disaster situations;
(4) Authorize and provide for coordination of activities relating to emergency management;
(5) Confer upon the Governor, state agencies and authorized representatives of this State the broad emergency powers provided in this chapter;
(6) Provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of this State and with other states and with the federal government with respect to emergency management.
48 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  2;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  3101;  57 Del. Laws, c. 670, §  25A;  58 Del. Laws, c. 558, §  3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  3;  71 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 31. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter II. Delaware Emergency Management Agency › § 3105. Creation.

§ 3105. Creation.
To assure the prompt, proper and effective discharge of basic state responsibilities relating to emergency management, there is hereby formally created the Delaware Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (hereinafter also referred to as “DEMA”).
48 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  4;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  3103;  57 Del. Laws, c. 670, §§  25B-25D;  58 Del. Laws, c. 558, §  5;  69 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 31. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter II. Delaware Emergency Management Agency › § 3106. Organization.

§ 3106. Organization.
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, within the executive branch of the state government, shall consist of and be organized substantially as follows:
(1) Director and Deputy Principal Assistant. — The Director and the Deputy Principal Assistant (“Deputy”) shall be appointed by the Secretary of Public Safety with the written approval of the Governor. The Director and the Deputy shall be exempt from the merit system as set forth in Chapter 59 of Title 29. The Director, as head of the agency, shall supervise, on a full-time basis, all fiscal, planning, administrative, operational and other functions of DEMA as assigned by law or the Secretary. The Director and Deputy shall not hold any other state office and may be removed from office by the Secretary, with or without cause, with the written approval of the Governor. The Director, subject to the direction and control of the Governor, shall be the executive head of DEMA and shall be responsible to the Secretary of Public Safety for carrying out the program for emergency management of this State. During an emergency or disaster, the Governor may delegate such powers as the Governor may see fit to the Secretary of Public Safety or the Director to coordinate the activities of the State that serve to prevent or alleviate the ill effects of an imminent or actual emergency or disaster and maintain liaison with emergency support agencies and organizations of other states and of the federal government and shall have such additional authority, duties and responsibilities authorized by this chapter.
(2) Staff. — The Director, with the approval of the Secretary of Public Safety, may employ such personnel, within limitations of appropriations for that purpose, as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(3) Facilities and equipment. — The Director and other personnel of DEMA shall be provided with appropriate office space in a facility and area identified with low vulnerability to natural and technological hazards, furniture, equipment, supplies, stationery, and services in the same manner as provided for personnel of other state agencies.
48 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  4;  20 Del. C. 1953, §  3103;  57 Del. Laws, c. 670, §§  25B-25D;  58 Del. Laws, c. 558, §  5;  69 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  138;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense › Chapter 31. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT › Subchapter II. Delaware Emergency Management Agency › § 3107A. The State Emergency Management Fund.

§ 3107A. The State Emergency Management Fund.
The State Emergency Management Fund is established to provide DEMA with funds to manage natural and manmade disasters when federal funds are not available or when matching funds are required to receive federal funds. The Fund may be used to make purchases of life-saving or life-sustaining equipment; pay for costs associated with the activation of the State Emergency Operations Center; pay for Delaware National Guard costs when deployment is authorized by the Governor; and reimburse state and local employees for travel costs associated with a deployment under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact for authorized missions that will be fully reimbursed by the requesting states. As the requesting states provide reimbursement, funds will be deposited back into the Fund.
72 Del. Laws, c. 324, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  275;