National Guard technicians are federal Title 32 US Code employees who are disciplined and managed at the state level. Technician Personnel Regulation 752 provides guidance on technician discipline and adverse actions.
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Participation in extremist organizations and activities by DoD personnel is inconsistent with the responsibilities of military service and policy.
Military personnel must not actively advocate supremacist, extremist or criminal gang doctrine, ideology or causes, including those that advance, encourage or advocate illegal discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, religion, ethnicity or national origin; or those that advance, advocate or encourage the use of force, violence or criminal activity; or otherwise deprive individuals of their civil rights.
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A military member who sincerely objects to warfare may apply for reassignment to a noncombatant role or separation from service.
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In the United States, the constitutional tradition of a politically neutral military establishment under civilian control includes nonpartisanship by the military and the elimination of undue military influence on the political process.
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The President may order or call the National Guard into federal service. Mobilization includes all activities necessary for the orderly transition of forces from reserve category to active duty for war, emergency or operational purposes.
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Units of the National Guard have a dual mission.
The first is a federal or state mission to provide units organized, equipped, and trained to function efficiently in the protection of life and property and the preservation of peace, order and public safety under competent orders of federal or state authorities.
The second is a federal mission to develop, maintain, and provide the Air Force and Army with operationally ready units to augment the active duty forces upon mobilization, and support of Department of Defense peacetime operations.
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Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) members are under the jurisdiction of their state law while in their usual Title 32 duty status.
AGR grade authorizations are based on the underlying military technician (civil service) grade approved for each position.
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National Guard dual-status technicians are federal civilian employees who wear their service uniform and adhere to the customs and courtesies of their service. They are mandated to maintain military status as an Army or Air National Guard service member as a condition of continued employment. These members are employed in a full-time status to meet the day to day administrative, training, and logistical needs of the National Guard.
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DoD policy is to prevent alcohol abuse and alcoholism, to try to restore to effective functioning persons with problems attributable to the abuse of alcohol, and to ensure humane management and disposition of those who cannot be restored or who do not remain restored.
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The Military Lending Act, or MLA, says that military members cannot be charged an interest rate higher than 36 percent on most types of consumer loans and provides other significant rights.
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Fundraising is the solicitation of funds from or sale of items to military and civilian personnel.
Before any group (to include squadron booster clubs, private organizations, unit advisory councils, etc.) engages in a fundraising activity, either on or off base, prior approval must be obtained from the installation commander or his designee.
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DoD employees may not accept or solicit gifts from a prohibited source or given because of their official positions. A gift includes any item having a monetary value.
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Government resources and property may only be used for authorized purposes.
With few exceptions, supporting non-federal entities (NFEs) -- even if the government is compensated or reimbursed -- is an improper use of funds and resources.
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Claims initiated and processed under Article 139, Uniform Code of Military Justice, permit individuals to file claims against military members who willfully take or destroy personal property.
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The Foreign Claims Act allows for reimbursement for property losses, injury or death caused by US servicemembers or civilian employees. The purpose is to promote and maintain friendly relations with the host nation.
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The Military Claims Act allows US residents to recover for the loss, damage or destruction of personal property incident to service.
The Act applies worldwide. However, the Act only applies overseas when the claim cannot be paid under the Personnel Claims Act or Foreign Claims Act.
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The Personnel Claims Act enables military members and Department of Defense civilian employees to recover for the loss, damage or destruction of personal property incident to service.
The Act applies worldwide.
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Solatia payments are monies or in-kind payments to a victim or a victim's family as an expression of sympathy or condolence. The payments are immediate and, generally, nominal.
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Military pay stops when a member dies. The Survivor Benefit Plan, or SBP, is an annuity that provides a beneficiary with monthly payments for life.
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A Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) is a part of the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The purpose of the MEB is to determine if a military member is medically fit for continued military service.
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