U.S. CODE TITLE XIII
NATIONAL GUARD
(B) National Guard is given the authority to:
- (1) Operate within Easter Basin naval base, Ocean Docks naval base, Area 51;
- (2) Detain any person trespassing into the area specified under USC XIII (B) (1);
- (3) Use necessary force to stop any person trespassing into the area specified under USC XIII (B) (1);
- (4) Temporarily restrict airspace where rocket launches are conducted;
- (5) Temporarily restrict naval traffic where active operations are ongoing;
- (6) Use necessary force to stop any person from interfering with a National Guard convoy;
- (7) Request state or federal escort for National Guard convoys;
- (8) Violate the speed limits and traffic orientation during convoys;
- (9) To seize assets and belongings that trespass into the area specified under USC XIII (B) (1);
- (10) To bear arms and other military equipment forbidden to the general population;
- (11) Secure airports, docks, toll passages and city halls across the state;
- (1) The General of the National Guard is appointed by the United States Congress in conjunction with the President of the United States.
- (1) Guardsmen are recruited through the recruitment system set by the agency;
- (1) Have blue and red flashing emergency lights on vehicles participating in convoys;
- (2) Have number plate formatted as "US <NUMBER> NG" in dark green color;
- (1) If the President of the United States orders deployment;
- (2) If the U.S. Congress enacts state of emergency and authorizes deployment;
- (3) If it is to engage an aircraft or watercraft which refuses to obey orders of the federal or state law enforcement;
- (4) If the Governor of the San Andreas State enacts state of emergency and authorizes deployment;
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(1) Dereliction of duty
- (A) No member of the National Guard shall willfully or through neglect fail to perform duties assigned to them by virtue of their office, rank, assignment, or lawful order;
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(B) Dereliction of duty includes, but is not limited to:
- (i) Abandoning a post or assigned position without proper relief or authorization;
- (ii) Refusing or failing to obey a lawful order issued by a superior officer;
- (iii) Failing to respond to an authorized mobilization, deployment, or emergency activation without reasonable justification, outlined within the Department's internal regulations and policies;
- (iv) Neglecting responsibilities in a manner that endangers personnel, property, or mission objectives;
- (v) Sleeping while assigned to an active guard, security, or patrol duty unless expressly authorized;
- (C) A member found guilty of dereliction of duty shall be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension, demotion, dismissal from the National Guard, or any other penalties prescribed by agency regulations.
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(2) Resignation without authorization
- (A) No member of the National Guard shall resign, abandon, or otherwise terminate their service without prior authorization from the General or an officer designated to approve resignations;
- (B) A resignation shall not become effective until formally accepted by the appropriate authority;
- (C) Any member who ceases performing duties, abandons their position, or publicly declares resignation before receiving authorization shall be considered to have resigned without authorization;
- (D) A member found guilty of resigning without authorization shall be subject to disciplinary action, including discharge under unfavorable conditions, disqualification from future service in the National Guard, and any additional penalties prescribed by agency regulations.
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(3) Enforcement and jurisdiction
- (A) Any member of the National Guard who violates any law or regulation prescribed under this Title shall be subject to investigation, apprehension, and disciplinary proceedings;
- (B) The Military Police shall have jurisdiction to investigate, process, and detain members of the National Guard accused of violating the provisions of this Title or any regulations established thereunder;
- (C) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is authorized to apprehend members of the National Guard accused of offenses violating Federal Laws or any statute under this Title;
- (D) Nothing in this subsection shall prevent concurrent jurisdiction or cooperation between the Military Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any other competent federal or state law enforcement agency where authorized by law;
- (E) Members found guilty of offenses under this subsection shall be subject to disciplinary action, administrative sanctions, military prosecution, or any other penalties authorized by law or agency regulations.
