A. The discipline of the state defense force shall, to the extent practicable, conform to that of the army national guard.
B. When performing militia duty, members of the state defense force are subject to the Code of Military Justice, Chapter 20, Article 12 NMSA 1978.
C. Standards of conduct applicable to the army national guard are applicable to members of the state defense force when performing militia duty or cadre duty.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-7, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 38.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense § 250 et seq.
6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 295.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 5 - State Defense Force
Section 20-5-1 - New Mexico state defense force established; not in federal service; definitions.
Section 20-5-3 - Composition; enlistment; appointment.
Section 20-5-4 - Administration of oaths.
Section 20-5-5 - Standing cadre; composition of units.
Section 20-5-6 - Uniform; rank precedence and command.
Section 20-5-8 - Discharge; dismissal.
Section 20-5-9 - Arms and equipment; facilities.
Section 20-5-11 - Members not liable for acts in performance of duty.
Section 20-5-13 - Discrimination prohibited; penalty.
Section 20-5-14 - Military leave.
Section 20-5-15 - Exemptions; process; uniforms and equipment.
Section 20-5-16 - State defense force; workers' compensation; cadre duty.