Admin Table of Contents
- 1 Who is responsible for deploying the National Guard?
- 2 Who has the authority to engage the National Guard?
- 3 Can a U.S. president declare martial law?
- 4 What is the role of the U.S. National Guard?
- 5 Who does the military report to?
- 6 Who receives orders from the CJCS under the authority and direction of the SecDef?
Who is responsible for deploying the National Guard?
It is also the authority under which governors deploy National Guard forces in response to man-made emergencies such as riots and civil unrest, or terrorist attacks. The Governor can activate National Guard personnel to “State Active Duty” in response to natural or man-made disasters or Homeland Defense missions.
National Guard units, state defense forces, and naval militias while under the authority of the governor of a state. However, when the National Guard is federalized under 10 U.S.C. § 12406, that shifts control from the state governor to the President, making Guard operations subject to the Posse Comitatus Act as well.
Who has the highest military authority in the US with control of the entire military establishment group answer choices?
the President
I, § 2, cl. 1. It is clear that the President is Commander in Chief of all the armed forces of the United States comprised within the national military establishment—the Air Force as well as the Army and the Navy.
What is total force concept?
The Total Force Concept calls for a happy amalgamation of active and re serve forces into a combined military entity capable of meeting the Nation’s military needs in a timely and efficient manner.
Can a U.S. president declare martial law?
In the United States, martial law may be declared by proclamation of the President or a State governor, but such a formal proclamation is not necessary. Martial law has been declared nine times since World War II and, in five instances, was designed to counter resistance to Federal desegregation decrees in the South.
What is the role of the U.S. National Guard?
The National Guard is a unique branch of the U.S. military that has both state and federal responsibilities. The Guard routinely responds to domestic emergencies such as natural disasters, and it supports military operations overseas.
What is the federal mission of the National Guard?
Even when not federalized, the Army National Guard has a federal obligation (or mission.) That mission is to maintain properly trained and equipped units, available for prompt mobilization for war, national emergency, or as otherwise needed.
What are the two main missions of the National Guard?
Because of the National Guard’s dual state-federal mission, Guard members can be mobilized to protect and defend America in battle domestically or overseas.
Who does the military report to?
The Department of Defense is headed by the secretary of defense, a cabinet-level head who reports directly to the president of the United States. Beneath the Department of Defense are three subordinate military departments: the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force.
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| Term Who is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the DoD? | Definition Secretary of Defense |
|---|---|
| Term Whos control does the Armed Forces serve under? | Definition President |
| Term Who receives orders from the CJCS under the authority and direction of the SecDef | Definition Combatant Commanders |
What does today’s total force consist of?
The Total Force consists of the people who make up the Air Force. It is defined as “the US Air Force organizations, units, and individuals that provide the capabilities to support the Department of Defense in implementing the national security strategy.