§ 19-10-101 — Organization by governor; appointment of council; removal; control

(a) If the national guard of Wyoming is ordered into the
service of the United States, the governor may organize and
maintain within this state during that period, under such
regulations as the secretary of defense may prescribe, such
military forces as may be authorized by the secretary of defense
or as the governor deems necessary for the defense of the state.
The forces shall be known as the Wyoming state guard. Insofar as
practicable, the existing laws, rules and regulations governing
the national guard shall be applied to the control of the
Wyoming state guard. The force shall be of such strength as
directed by the secretary of defense, with such expansion in the
future as may be authorized. The Wyoming state guard shall be
armed, trained and equipped in such manner as may be prescribed
by the secretary of defense or the governor of Wyoming.
(b) For the purpose of coordinating desirable national
defense activities, the governor shall appoint a Wyoming state
council of defense. The council, subject to the approval of the
governor, may organize necessary subordinate branches and
establish rules and regulations for the operation of the council
and subordinate branches, and assist in all matters pertaining
to the Wyoming state guard and other state or national defense
activities not otherwise covered by law. Appointment to the
council of defense is not limited by any requirements as to
prior military or naval service. The governor may remove any
member as provided in W.S. 9-1-202.
(c) The adjutant general of Wyoming shall be in control of
the Wyoming state guard, subordinate only to the governor in
matters pertaining thereto. He is further charged with the
responsibility of coordinating all other defense activities as
are provided by W.S. 19-8-103 and 19-10-101 through 19-10-108.