(a) An organization commander:
(1) may require those under the command of the organization commander to perform any military duty; and
(2) is responsible to the Governor for the general efficiency of the units of the organized militia under the command of the organization commander.
(b) A commanding officer of a unit is responsible to the officer’s immediate commander for the equipment, drill, instruction, movements, and efficiency of those under the officer’s command.
(c) Each officer or enlisted individual is responsible to the individual’s immediate commanding officer for prompt and unhesitating obedience, proper drill, and the preservation and proper use of the property of the organization, the State, or the United States that is in the individual’s possession.
(d) A unit of the organized militia shall be inspected:
(1) by an officer detailed for inspection duty, whenever the Governor considers it advisable; and
(2) by an officer of the United States Army or Air Force, as provided by federal law or regulation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - General Provisions
Section 13-201 - Application of Title; Amendment or Repeal of Title
Section 13-202 - Membership; Exemptions; Waiver of Exemptions
Section 13-203 - Organized and Unorganized Militia
Section 13-204 - Appropriations; Expenditures
Section 13-205 - Who May Enlist
Section 13-206 - Oath of Enlistment in Organized Militia
Section 13-207 - Responsibilities of Officers and Enlisted Individuals; Inspections
Section 13-208 - Arrest and Prohibition Powers of Commanding Officers
Section 13-210 - Workers' Compensation Insurance
Section 13-211 - Service Medals and Ribbon Badges
Section 13-212 - Free Passage Over Roads, Bridges, and Ferries While Traveling to and From Duty
Section 13-213 - Retired Officers and Enlisted Individuals
Section 13-214 - Prohibited Acts
Section 13-215 - Honor Guard at Burial Service of Veteran
Section 13-216 - Acquisition of Property for Air National Guard
Section 13-217 - Sale of Superfluous Armories
Section 13-219 - Maryland Military Department Center for Military History