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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 102. General policy
In accordance with the traditional military policy of the United
States, it is essential that the strength and organization of the
Army National Guard and the Air National Guard as an integral part
of the first line defenses of the United States be maintained and
assured at all times. Whenever Congress determines that more units
and organizations are needed for the national security than are in
the regular components of the ground and air forces, the Army
National Guard of the United States and the Air National Guard of
the United States, or such parts of them as are needed, together
with such units of other reserve components as are necessary for a
balanced force, shall be ordered to active Federal duty and
retained as long as so needed.
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