Army National Guard State Mission
At the state level, the governors reserve the ability, under the Constitution of the United States, to call up members of the National Guard in time of domestic emergencies if needed.
Our Mission
The Army National Guard is ready for anything—domestic emergencies, combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction, and more. Whether called by the governor or the President, Guard Soldiers are always ready and always there.
The mission...
In peacetime, each state’s National Guard answers to its state leaders. During national emergencies, the President can federalize the Guard. While on federal duty, units follow the theaters Combatant Commander and, ultimately, the President.
Never ends...
Even when not federalized, the Army National Guard has a federal mission: to keep units trained and ready for war, national emergencies, or other needs. The Guard works alongside the Active Army and Army Reserves to meet the countrys military requirements.
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Army National Guard State Mission
The Army National Guard's state mission is perhaps the most visible and well known. Nearly everyone has seen or heard of Guard units responding to battle fires or helping communities deal with floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms or other emergency situations.
Army National Guard State Mission
During civil unrest, the Guard is ready to respond. Beyond that, Guard members support local communities through youth programs, health care, environmental projects, and other initiatives that improve quality of life.
Our Major Commands
44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
The 44th IBCT has two light infantry battalions, one artillery battalion, one cavalry squadron, one engineer battalion, and one support battalion. The 44th IBCT can deploy and fight as an independent force with the addition of logistical support units.
Home to the following Units
1-114th Infantry, 2-113th Infantry, 3-112th FA, 1-102nd Cavalry, 250th BSB, 104th Engineers
Military Fields include
Infantry, Cav Scout, Field Artillery, Transport/communications, Medical, and Engineers.
42nd regional support group
We provide mission command to assigned or attached units performing sustainment and security missions in support local civil authorities for the purpose of protection of life, property and the preservation of peace, order, and public safety.
Military fields include
Logistics, Finance, Chemical, Admin, and Military Police
Home to the following Units:
117th CSSB, 119th CSSB, 50th Finance
57th Troop Command
The 57th Troop Command provides command and control for several logistical, administrative, and aviation units in the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Military fields include
Admin/relations, Aviation, Music and performance, Public Affairs, and military Intelligence.
Home to the following units
1-150th AHB, 21st CST, 831st JAG Det, 63rd Army Band, 444th MPAD, CPT 173 Det 1
254th Regiment
The 254th Regiment programs and provides institutional training within assigned Career Management Fields (CMF’s), Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES), MOS-T and Officer Candidate School (OCS) missions.
Home to the following units
1st Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Battalion
Recruiting and Retention Battalion
The New Jersey Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion is responsible for the Aquisition and retention of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers. It is comprised of elite Non-commissioned Officers tasked with ensuring that only the best Soldiers Join our team!
Home to the following Units
Able Company, Baker Company, HHC, Recruit Sustainment Program
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44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT)
The 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) fights and defeats enemy forces in ground combat. It is one of three combat brigades within the 42nd Infantry Division.
42nd regional support group
As the senior logistics headquarters, the 42nd Regional Support Group provides a trained staff to act as mission command for a sustainment task force capable conducting sustainment support and RSO&I operations as part of emergency management assistance compacts.
57th Troop Command
The 57th Troop Command provides command and control for several logistical, administrative, and aviation units in the New Jersey Army National Guard. The Command also provides emergency response for floods and similar disasters in New Jersey.
254th Regiment
The 254th Regiment programs and provides institutional training within assigned Career Management Fields (CMF’s), Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES), MOS-T and Officer Candidate School (OCS) missions. The 254th Regiment trains Soldiers in response to the Army’s current needs and operational environment. Additionally, the 254th Regiment provides operational, training, administrative, logistical, and resource management support as required to accomplish the mission to safely train the Army Warrior.
Observer Coach/Trainer Operations Group
The Observer Coach/Trainer Operations Group (OC/T Ops Group) is home to concept exploration and technology integration initiatives for the National Guard Bureau. The OC/T Ops Group provides a Regional Battle Simulation Training Center utilizing Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) in the live, virtual, constructive and gaming environments to enhance the overall readiness of the Army National Guard.
Recruiting and Retention Battalion
The New Jersey Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion is responsible for the Aquisition and retention of New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers. It is comprised of elite Non-commissioned Officers tasked with ensuring that only the best Soldiers Join our team!