AFMD10 — Organization And Functions Of National Guard Bureau

AFMD10 governs the major functions and organization of the National Guard Bureau as a Joint Bureau of the Army and Air Force.

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  • Publication number: AFMD10
  • Title: ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS OF NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
  • Date: 2001-12-30

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AFMD10 covers the National Guard Bureau mission, charter, legal basis, relationships, organization, and appointments. It requires specified programs, coordination, assistance, reporting, and governing regulations for the National Guard.

Topics covered

  • National Guard Bureau mission
  • National Guard Bureau charter
  • Command jurisdiction
  • Governing regulations
  • Chief and Vice Chief appointments
  • Army and Air National Guard directors
  • Legal basis of the National Guard Bureau

Questions and answers

What is the National Guard Bureau mission?

The mission of the National Guard Bureau is to— a. Participate with the Army and the Air Force staffs in the formulation, development, and coordination of all programs, policies, concepts, and plans pertaining to or affecting the National Guard, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the Air National Guard of the United States. (paragraph 2–1)

What must the National Guard Bureau develop and administer?

Develop and administer such detailed operating programs as are required for the operation of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard, based on approved programs, policies, and guidance from the Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force. (paragraph 2–1)

Who commands National Guard units that are not in active Federal service?

The Governor of each State, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands is the Commander in Chief of all Army and Air National Guard units not in active Federal service within his or her jurisdiction. (paragraph 1–6)

How is the National Guard Bureau established?

Is established in the Department of Defense as a Joint Bureau of the Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force. (paragraph 1–5)

What annual report must the Chief, National Guard Bureau submit?

Submit to the Secretary of Defense, through the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force, an annual report on the state of the National Guard and the ability of the National Guard to meet its missions. (paragraph 1–4)

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