The Army National Guard is the combat arms (entire divisions) component of the Army reserve system. The name is misleading.


Payroll for NG soldiers comes from the Department of Defense--as does all equipment and munitions. NG units are under the control of their home States until activated. If the concerned units are not activated by the Federal Government, they could be withdrawn by governors.

This is another little situation that could be remedied by the declaration of a national emergency.