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Is the Louisiana National Guard part of the Federal Government?
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One responsibility the state governments have to the federal government is to?
maintain National Guard units.
Who pays for the National Guard?
The National Guard is paid for with a combination of federal and state tax dollars.
How does the National Guard work - state or federal?
both
Where is National Guard Camp Minden in Louisiana?
Minden, Louisiana, Webster Parish. 28 miles east of Shreveport (Northwest Louisiana)
How does the military affect the national guard?
The National Guard serves as a reserve component of two federal forces - the Army (Army National Guard), and Air Force (Air National Guard). Policies, procedures, etc. adopted by these branches are subsequently adopted by their National Guard components.
Is there full time national guard?
There are AGR (Active Guard and Reserve) personnel assigned to National Guard units. Some personnel are also on active duty status on Title 10 orders. As for National Guard units, there are no full time National Guard units, except when they are activated on orders by the state or federal government; but, there are full time National Guard personnel within some units, usually at larger armories.
What is the difference between National guard and the coast guard?
The Coast Guard is a fully federal force, assigned with the enforcement of maritime law and security. The National Guard is a partially state organized force (although ultimate authority rests with the federal government), and is a reserve component of both the Army (Army National Guard) and Air Force (Air National Guard). When called to active duty by the state, they are considered an "organised militia", and can be used to perform law enforcement duties. However, when activated by the federal government, they are considered federal soldiers, and cannot be used in such a role.
Who was head of the national guard?
On the state level, it is the governor. On the federal level, it is the president of the united states.
Does fema pay for National Guard?
No. State activations of the National Guard are paid by the state, while federal activations are paid by the Department of Defense.
Can a federal judge order out the National Guard?
I'm not American, but i think the National Guard answers to the Governer of the state their particular unit is posted in.
Is the army national guard and the Florida national guard the same?
No, they are very different, primarily in that the National Guard has a state mission, while the Army Reserve is entirely federal. Additionally, the Army Reserve is almost entirely support units, save for a single infantry battalion, while the National Guard does consist of combat arms units.
Can a govenor refuse to give control of a state's National Guard to the president?
Yes, the most recent occurrence of this was Hurricane Katrina. President Bush wanted the Governor of Louisiana (Kathleen Blanco) to declare a state of emergency which would activate the State's National Guard. However it was her decision to do so. However, she did within 24 hours of him requesting her to do so. The only exception is if the "situation" involves multiple states which would give the federal government jurisdiction.
