The national guard shall be organized, armed, disciplined, governed, administered, and trained as prescribed by parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and the regulations issued thereunder; provided, however, that the governor shall conform the organization of the national guard to the organization prescribed by the laws of the United States and the lawful regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. To that end, the governor is hereby authorized to organize, reorganize or disband any unit, headquarters or staff therein, to increase or decrease the number of commissioned officers, warrant officers and noncommissioned officers of any grade therein and to increase or decrease the strength of the national guard.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 58 - Military Affairs, Emergencies and Civil Defense
§ 58-1-201. Organization of State Headquarters — Army Division — Air Division
§ 58-1-202. Organization and Training — Laws and Regulations of United States
§ 58-1-203. Army National Guard
§ 58-1-204. Air National Guard
§ 58-1-206. Maintenance of National Guard Units
§ 58-1-207. Inactive National Guard
§ 58-1-208. Funds — Accounting Requirements — Post Exchanges and Canteens — Regulations Governing
§ 58-1-209. Appointment and Promotion of Commissioned Officers
§ 58-1-211. Commissioned Officers — Oath
§ 58-1-212. Precedence and Date of Rank
§ 58-1-213. Assignments and Promotions
§ 58-1-214. Officer's Uniforms
§ 58-1-218. Officers — Termination of Appointments
§ 58-1-219. Officers — Retired List
§ 58-1-220. General Officers — Tenure
§ 58-1-222. Contract and Oath of Enlistment
§ 58-1-223. Promotions and Reductions
§ 58-1-225. Absence Without Leave
§ 58-1-226. Exemption From Civil Process and Arrest
§ 58-1-230. Awards in Case of Death or Injury
§ 58-1-233. Membership in National Guard Associations