Can a state send National Guard to another state?

States are free to employ their National Guard forces under state control for state purposes and at state expense as provided in the state’s constitution and statutes. The federal Posse Comitatus Act (PCA) does not apply under state active duty status or Title 32 status. Title 32 Full-Time National Guard Duty.

Can you move states while in the reserves?

Transferring from one Army Reserve unit to another is a simple process. As long as your current unit is not scheduled for an overseas deployment in the near future, your commander will approve your transfer. A transfer from one unit to another can be completed in one to two weeks.

Can National Guard across state lines?

Because of its unique dual constitutional authority, the National Guard serves to bridge the “zone of ambiguity” across State and Federal government boundaries.

How do I transfer reserve units?

1. 1 Locate the Army Reserve unit. Locate the Army Reserve unit that you’d like to transfer to, and meet with a recruiter from that unit.
2. 2 Submit the DD 368.
3. 3 Is approved.
4. 4 Meet with your recruiter.
5. 5 Attend drills and other training sessions with your new Army Reserve unit.

Can you move as a reservist?

You’ve served in the reserves but need to make a move that will far remove you from your drilling location. Reservists who move beyond a “reasonable” distance from their training units cannot be punished for not attending drills, contrary to what some members hear from their commands.

Is National Guard voluntary?

U.S. National Guard, reserve group organized by the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. Guard units may also be ordered into active duty for up to two years by the U.S. president in the event of a national emergency. Enlistment in the National Guard is voluntary.

Can you transfer in the National Guard?

Except when mobilized to Federal Service, National Guard units belong to the state and not the federal government. It’s possible to request a transfer from a National Guard unit to an NG unit in another state, and such transfers happen all the time.