10 ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

The objective of this program is to ensure the readiness of California Army National Guard units to respond to national security missions, state emergency missions in support of civil authority, and community service activities.

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

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 airlift, rescue, 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 National Guard 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 National Guard 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 National Guard 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 insure a timely, organized response.

The California National Guard continues to have responsibility, pursuant to prior-year sub-grant funds from the Office of Homeland Security, to coordinate and direct statewide training and exercise programs for state and local first responders involving incidents of Weapons of Mass Destruction. This program is a critical aspect of the overall State Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy, and the state partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness.

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 are covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System.

50 CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS

The California Cadet Corps is a statewide, school-based, applied leadership program conducted within a military framework. The program is designed to provide maximum growth and leadership opportunities for cadets in the middle school through high school levels.

55 STATE MILITARY RESERVE

The State Military Reserve is a volunteer organization that supports the California Military Department's National Guard organizations during training, preparation for mobilization, demobilization, and military 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 both federal and state 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, Angel Gate Academy, Oakland Military Institute, STARBASE Academy, and Alternative Placement Academies.