8940 Military Department
Program Descriptions

10 - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

The objective of this program is to maximize the readiness of the California Army National Guard's units and soldiers while effectively and efficiently executing federal and state missions. Plans and training are developed, executed and maintained for the employment of Army National Guard forces during state emergencies and national security missions while supporting civil authorities with organized units that are manned, equipped, trained and resourced. Support plans include community-based land force, logistics, communications, law enforcement and other specialized support. Training is conducted in accordance with the Department of the Army Regulations and Training Guidance.

20 - AIR NATIONAL GUARD

The objective of this program is to maximize the readiness of all California Air National Guard units to effectively execute federal or state missions. Plans are developed and maintained for employment of Air National Guard forces during state emergencies and federal mobilization. Support plans include rescue, air defense, airlift, unmanned aerial systems, space, intelligence, communications, and other specialized services. Training is conducted using United States Air Force and Air National Guard technical schools and on-the-job training at home stations or training sites within the United States or overseas. The federal government provides virtually all supplies, equipment, transportation, subsistence, and support services necessary for training, deployment, and commitment of the Air National Guard.

30 - OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL-ADMINISTRATION

This program provides strategic methodology and organization to fulfill the mission of the California Military Department to support our communities and nation and ensure the public safety of our citizens. This program governs the joint activities and performance of the Military Department in areas such as personnel and fiscal resource management, judicial affairs, internal controls, facility management, youth education, and information technology.

35 - MILITARY SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITY

The Military Support to Civil Authority Program supports the emergency needs of civil authority when called to duty by the Governor. To assure a timely and effective response of Military Department resources, policies and procedures governing their use are continuously reviewed and updated. Liaison and coordination is maintained with federal, state, and local agencies so that mutual understanding and unity of purpose is assured during an emergency. The objectives of this program are to plan and prepare for the deployment of Military Department personnel and equipment to support civil authority when called to state service by the Governor due to domestic emergency or natural disaster and to provide the state, county, city, and other public agencies with the coordination necessary to ensure a timely, organized response.

Grant funding from the Office of Emergency Services (OES) supports the California National Guard participation in the OES Training and Exercise program for state and local first responders involving "All Hazard" incidents. This program is a critical aspect of the overall State Homeland Security Strategy, and the state partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Department of Preparedness, Response and Recovery.

The Temporary Emergency Shelter Program provides armories statewide for local officials to provide emergency shelter programs for homeless persons during severe weather conditions.

40 - MILITARY RETIREMENT

This program provides retirement benefits, similar to those provided by the federal military services, to persons who entered state active duty prior to October 1, 1961, and have served 20 or more years, at least 10 of which have been on state active duty or have been separated for physical disability. All other permanent state employees and service members are covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System.

50 - CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS

The California Cadet Corps founded in 1911 by the California Legislature and then-Adjutant General BG Edwin B. Forbes is a school-based, applied leadership program conducted within a military framework and is designed to provide maximum growth and leadership opportunities for cadets from the elementary through the high school levels. The Cadet Corps provides applied leadership opportunities for cadets by allowing them to conduct training for junior cadets, to perform as leaders in their cadet military units, and by demonstrating proper behavior and citizenship at their schools and in their communities. As part of their training, cadets provide assistance and support to the school and community. The most recent independent evaluation of the Cadet Corps proves conclusively that cadets stay in school, contribute positively to school safety, and do not join gangs. Statistics indicate that cadets do better academically than their peers, have better attendance, fewer suspensions and expulsions, do better on the California Physical Fitness Test, and do significantly better on the state's academic standardized reporting and assessment (STAR) tests.

55 - STATE MILITARY RESERVE

The State Military Reserve is an 1,100 member volunteer organization that is a component of the California Military Department whose mission is to support the California Military Department and the California National Guard during training, preparation for mobilization, demobilization, and defense support to civil authorities during periods of state emergencies and disasters.

65 - CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH PROGRAMS

The California National Guard Youth Programs are responsible for the command, leadership, and management of five unique youth programs located throughout California. These programs are financed with federal, state and local funds. The California National Guard is involved in youth programs because political and community leaders at the federal, state, and local levels recognize that the National Guard brings structure, discipline, and effective leadership training methods to the educational setting. These programs include the Grizzly Youth Academy, Sunburst Youth Academy, Oakland Military Institute, STARBASE Academy, Sacramento and STARBASE Academy, Los Alamitos.