§ 37-03-02 — Assistant adjutants general - Appointment - Qualifications - Duties

An assistant adjutant general for army, an assistant adjutant general for air force, and other
assistant adjutants general authorized by a table of organization prescribed by the laws or
regulations of the United States may be appointed by the governor upon the recommendation of
the adjutant general. Each assistant adjutant general must have had not less than three years'
commissioned service in the North Dakota national guard immediately preceding the
appointment and must have attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. Upon appointment, each
assistant adjutant general must have the rank as is consistent with federal laws and regulations.
The assistant adjutant general for army and the assistant adjutant general for air force have
general supervision over the training of the troops and the administration of the affairs of their
respective departments. An assistant adjutant general for the department of military records
may be appointed by the governor upon recommendation of the adjutant general from among
the active or retired officers of the North Dakota national guard. The assistant adjutant general
for military records must have the rank consistent with experience and length of service.