8940 Military Department
Program Descriptions

10 - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

The objective of this program is to optimize the preparedness and readiness of the California Army National Guard's community-based land force to respond to state emergencies and national security missions supporting civil authorities with organized units that are manned, equipped, trained, and resourced.

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 rescue, air defense, airlift, unmanned aerial systems, space, intelligence, 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.

Grant funding from the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) supports the California National Guard participation in the Cal EMA Training and Exercise program for state and local first responders involving "All Hazard" incidents. This program is a critical aspect of the overall State Homeland Security Strategy, and the state partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Department of Preparedness, Response and Recovery.


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

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 is a component of the California Military Department whose mission is to support the California Military Department and the California National Guard during training, preparation for mobilization, demobilization, and defense 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 federal, state and local 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, Sunburst Youth Academy, Oakland Military Institute, STARBASE Academy, and Santa Clara Alternative Placement Academy.