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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 3§ 160 Adjutant General'S Authority

§ 160 Adjutant General'S Authority

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§ 160 Adjutant General'S Authority

This law says the Adjutant General is the Governor's top military helper and is in charge of all the state's military forces.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Adjutant General is the Governor's main helper for military stuff.
  • •They are the boss of all the state's military forces, like the National Guard.
  • •Only the Governor can tell the Adjutant General what to do.

Example

If there's a big emergency like a wildfire, the Governor might tell the Adjutant General to send in the National Guard to help.

The Adjutant General is the one who gives the orders to the National Guard because they're the boss of all state military forces.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 160 Adjutant General'S Authority

The Adjutant General is chief of staff to the Governor, subordinate only to the Governor and is the commander of all state military forces. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 114, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Adjutant Generalchief of staffGovernorcommanderstate military forces

Related Statutes

  • § 163 Adjutant General Duties
  • § 166 Adjutant General Succession
  • § 172 Military Department Quadrennial Report
  • § 123 Militia Enrollment Orders
  • § 148 Military Rules Conformity

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 160.
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