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Can the Vice President deploy the National Guard?
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to deploy the National Guard. The power to deploy the National Guard lies with the state governors, who can request assistance from the federal government if needed.
Can the Vice President call in the National Guard?
No, the Vice President does not have the authority to call in the National Guard. The decision to deploy the National Guard is typically made by the state governor or the President of the United States.
Does the National Guard go over seas first?
Yes, very recently National Guard from Mass. were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan
Who commands the National Guard?
The Governor of the state is the main person in charge of that state's National Guard. The President of the United States takes charge of any National Guard unit at any time they want to. An example would be; the Governor of the state deploys National Guard troops to floods and fires around the state when needed. The President will deploy National Guard troops overseas to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Who commands the national gurad in each state?
In each state, the National Guard is commanded by the governor, who has the authority to deploy and manage the troops for state emergencies and domestic missions. The governor appoints a state adjutant general to assist in overseeing the National Guard units. Additionally, the President of the United States can federalize the National Guard for national missions, placing them under federal command.
Who does the national guard recognize and acknowledge as perhaps the single greatest contributor to the member's ability to train mobilize and deploy in support of state and federal missions?
FAMILY
What president used military power to deploy the National Guard to keep peace in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina?
President George W. Bush deployed the National Guard to keep peace in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Does the National Guard deploy over seas?
Well, the North Carolina National Guard deployed to Iraq in 2004, then again in 2009, and that would seem pretty representative. As operations in Iraq wind down, you'll notice less frequent deployments of the National Guard. Some specialised units - such as the Special Forces units of the National Guard - will, however, see more recurring deployment than line units.
Do women from the National Guard get drafted?
I think you mean deployed. Yes, females in the National Guard can get deployed.
What is the difference between the army national guard and the national guard or is there any?
There are actually two National Guards, but when people say the National Guard they are probably (but not necessarily) talking about the Army National Guard. The other National Guard is the Air National Guard which is to the Air Force what the Army National Guard is to the Army.
Is there a marine national guard?
No. There is only an Army National Guard and an Air National Guard.
How many branches Are in the national guard?
There is the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.
