[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 32USC102]
TITLE 32--NATIONAL GUARD
CHAPTER 1--ORGANIZATION
Sec. 102. General policy
In accordance with the traditional military policy of the United
States, it is essential that the strength and organization of the Army
National Guard and the Air National Guard as an integral part of the
first line defenses of the United States be maintained and assured at
all times. Whenever Congress determines that more units and
organizations are needed for the national security than are in the
regular components of the ground and air forces, the Army National Guard
of the United States and the Air National Guard of the United States, or
such parts of them as are needed, together with such units of other
reserve components as are necessary for a balanced force, shall be
ordered to active Federal duty and retained as long as so needed.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 597.)
Historical and Revision Notes
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