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Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
Military Department
The Military Department (Military) is responsible for the command, leadership and management of the California Army and Air National Guard and related programs. The California National Guard (CNG) provides military service in support of the state and the nation. The Military provides resources, including personnel and equipment, to support the response efforts of other state agencies to various emergencies throughout the state. Missions typically include providing air support for wildfire and search/rescue efforts, specialized interoperable communications capabilities, and support for counter-drug operations.
Under contract with the Office of Homeland Security, the Military helps prepare the state for potential terrorist attacks by coordinating weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and other homeland security-related training, exercises, and evaluations. The Military is responsible for implementing the California National Guard Homeland Security Strategy and supporting the State Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy to ensure California's public safety agencies are prepared to respond to potential terrorist threats.
The Governor's Budget includes $131.8 million ($45.0 million General Fund), which reflects a decrease of $19.4 million ($4.1 million General Fund) below the revised 2006-07 Budget.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Governor's Budget proposes $1.7 million to establish a tuition assistance program for members of the CNG to improve retention of CNG members and their respective skill sets, thereby providing a more experienced, effective reserve force. Fifty-one other states and territories offer tuition assistance, which has proven to be an effective recruitment and retention tool for National Guard membership.
ARMORY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
The Governor's Budget includes $4.5 million ($3 million General Fund) for armory maintenance and repairs. The proposed funding will allow the Military to continue to address its most critical facility needs by making needed repairs, modernizing its armory infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws and building codes on a priority basis.
MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS
The Governor's Budget includes $1.8 million General Fund and 22.1 positions to provide the additional resources needed to meet the increased demand for military funeral honors ceremonies in California. Federal regulations require the CNG to serve as the primary provider of these ceremonies for veterans who request, or whose families request, funeral services in California with military honors.
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