CODE OF VIRGINIA

DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (§ 44-11.1)

A. The Department of Military Affairs shall support the objectives of the
Governor and federal authorities by:

   1.  Administering and employing the Virginia Militia, as set forth in § 44-1;

   2.  Integrating into state operations all supporting Department of Defense
   capabilities and those forces provided by supporting states in a Title 32 or
   State Active Duty status;

   3.  Providing for the safety of citizens of the Commonwealth by maintaining
   order and public safety and assisting in counter-drug efforts, in cooperation
   with Virginia State Police and local law-enforcement agencies;

   4.  Preparing and executing contingency plans to provide for a timely and
   capable response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive
   incidents;

   5.  Preparing and executing contingency plans necessary for the provision of
   homeland defense;

   6.  Ensuring the support to families of service members of the Virginia
   National Guard;

   7.  Administering a state at-risk program for youth; and

   8.  Recruiting a force sufficiently manned and trained to accomplish the above
   duties.

B. The Department of Military Affairs shall perform such other duties as may be
designated by the Governor.

HISTORY: 2007, cc. 127, 728.