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32 U.S.C. § 102 — General policy

U.S.C. Title 32 - NATIONAL GUARD 32 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 32 - NATIONAL GUARD CHAPTER 1 - ORGANIZATION Sec. 102 - General policy From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§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 Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

102 50:921(b). July 9, 1952, ch. 608, §201(b), 66 Stat. 482.

The words "The Congress further declares * * * as expressed in the National Defense Act of 1916 as amended" and "It is the intent of Congress that" are omitted as surplusage. The words "United States" are substituted for the words "our" and "this Nation". The words "more * * * than are in" are substituted for the words "in excess of those". The words "Federal duty" are substituted for the words "military service of the United States". The words "as long as so needed" are substituted for the words "so long as such necessity exists".

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