North Carolina National Guard
North Carolina National Guard
Modern Day National Guard
The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) strives to be a Ready, Reliable, Responsive, and Relevant force for our Nation and State. The Army, Navy, and the Militia are Specifically Provided for in the U.S. Constitution. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution states that Congress shall have the power:
To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections, and repel Invasions (Clause 15)
To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress (Clause 16)
Mission Statement
On Order, the North Carolina National Guard deploys military capabilities, in support of State and/or National Authorities, in order to protect the lives and properties of fellow Citizens, defend the State and Nation, and secure our American way of life. The NC National Guard is a People First organization aimed at creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive environment where every service member can achieve their full potential. Our people are the essential element of our organization. Our soldiers, airmen, civilian workforce, family members, retirees, and veterans help sustain the readiness required to deliver ready personnel and units.
We are Always Building Readiness which is paramount to success. Individually ready soldiers and airmen build-ready units, which support our Federal and State missions. Units must build proficiency at the platoon and flight levels to allow the NCNG to fight and win in an increasingly competitive, dynamic, and changing environment. Modernization of Infrastructure and Equipment is employing modern and interoperable equipment systems and processes that are deployable, sustainable, and overmatch current and future threats and support Modernization. Modernizing equipment keeps the NCNG as a Strategic and Operational Reserve of the Joint Force.
What We Do
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Provide Ready Forces: Organize, man, equip, train, and deploy globally in support of Federal missions as directed by the President and Secretary of Defense
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Support Civil Authorities: Organize, man, equip, train, and deploy as directed by the Governor of North Carolina in support of State missions
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In Our Communities: Participate in local, state and national programs that add value to our communities
The NC National Guard is organized under the Adjutant General of NC, a two-star general who commands 11,000 citizen-soldiers and airmen through six Army Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) and the NC Air National Guard. Initially established under the Carolina Charter in 1663, the NC National Guard is part of the largest reserve component in the Department of Defense and the oldest military component in the United States Military.
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The Army MSC’s are made up of Combat, Combat Support, and Sustainment units consisting of Armor, Infantry, Artillery, Aviation, Logistics, Special Forces, and a host of enabling units that contribute to the Army’s war-fighting capability.
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The Air National Guard operates the C-17 Aircraft as part of the US Air Force's Strategic airlift capability. The NC Air National Guard also provides medical evacuation, airfield engineering, and tactical air support and communication.
Who We Are
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Over 11,000 citizen-soldiers and airmen from every county in North Carolina
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36% of NC National Guard Service Members are married
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52% of NC National Guard Service Members have a dependent
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80% of NC National Guard Service members are male
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20% of NC National Guard Service members are female
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The average age of an NC National Guard Service member is 34 years old
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