North Dakota § 37-02-04 Governor to be commander in chief of militia - Inability of governor to act

North Dakota Statutes

§ 37-02-04 — Governor to be commander in chief of militia - Inability of governor to act

North Dakota § 37-02-04

Title 37Military

Ch. 37-02Organization of Militia

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Bluebook

N.D. Cent. Code § 37-02-04 (2026).

Text

The military establishment of this state consists of a department of the army, a department
of the air force, and a department of military records. The governor of this state, by virtue of that
office, is commander in chief of the military establishment except as to such portions thereof as
at times may be in the service of the United States. The adjutant general as chief of staff in the
name of the governor shall transmit orders to staff officers and commanders of subordinate
units. Whenever the governor is unable to perform the duties of commander in chief, the
adjutant general is in command.

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The military establishment of this state consists of a department of the army, a department
of the air force, and a department of military records. The governor of this state, by virtue of that
office, is commander in chief of the military establishment except as to such portions thereof as
at times may be in the service of the United States. The adjutant general as chief of staff in the
name of the governor shall transmit orders to staff officers and commanders of subordinate
units. Whenever the governor is unable to perform the duties of commander in chief, the
adjutant general is in command.