Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 33 - Militia
Section 11 - National Guard; Composition

Section 11. The national guard, army or air, shall consist of such organizations and units as the commander-in-chief may authorize to be formed, all to be organized in accordance with the laws of the United States affecting the national guard, army and air, and the regulations issued by the appropriate secretary of the department of defense.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title V - Militia

Chapter 33 - Militia

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Membership

Section 3 - Organized and Unorganized Militia

Section 4 - Organized Militia, Composition

Section 4a - National Lancers; Organization

Section 4b - The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment; Organization

Section 5 - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Regulations

Section 6 - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Increase in Forces

Section 6a - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Delegation of Authority

Section 7 - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Name and Location of Units; Rank of Personnel

Section 9 - Powers of Commander-in-Chief; Disposition of Inefficient Units

Section 10 - Armed Forces of Commonwealth; Composition

Section 11 - National Guard; Composition

Section 12 - Discrimination or Segregation Because of Race, Color, Religious Creed, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Section 13 - Entitlement to Rights, Protections, Privileges and Immunities Afforded Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act; Action Against Private Employer; Service Time Exempted From Calculation of Cumulative Period of A...

Section 13a - Entitlement to Rights, Protections, Privileges and Immunities Afforded Under the Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; Action by Person Aggrieved by Violations of This Section; Written Demand for Relief; Award of Costs of Action

Section 14 - Aides-De-Camp

Section 15 - State Staff; Composition; Qualifications; Tenure

Section 19 - Massachusetts Military Academy; Establishment; Curriculum; Academic Board; Membership; Compensation

Section 19a - Armory Commission Within Military Division

Section 20 - Qualification for Appointment as Officer in the Armed Forces or for Commission in National Guard

Section 21 - State Judge Advocate or State Surgeon; Legal, Medical, Dental or Veterinary Officers Registration and Qualifications

Section 22 - Eligibility for Appointment Without Professional Examination

Section 23 - Officers; Appointment

Section 24 - Oaths; Form

Section 25 - Officers; Performance of Duties; Prerequisites

Section 27 - Seniority of Officers; Determination

Section 28 - Uniforms

Section 29 - Discharge of Officers; Grounds

Section 30 - Certificate of Discharge; Form

Section 31 - Discharge of Officers or Noncommissioned Officers for Superannuation; Retirement

Section 32 - Discharge or Retirement for Disability

Section 33 - Retired Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers; Duties; Compensation

Section 34 - Enlisted Personnel; Regulations

Section 35 - Enlisted Personnel; Appointments and Promotions

Section 36 - Dishonorable Discharge

Section 38 - Use of Militia; Escort Duties; Emergencies

Section 39 - Use of Militia Outside the Commonwealth

Section 40 - Use of Militia; Invasion or Insurrection

Section 41 - Aid by Armed Forces to the Civil Authority in Cases of Riot, Natural Disaster or Catastrophe or When Necessary to Preserve Order and Afford Protection to Persons and Property; Powers and Duties of Military Police Forces of the National G...

Section 43 - Written Orders; Conditions; Contents

Section 44 - Unit Called Into Service; Duties of Commander

Section 46 - Armed Forces of the Commonwealth to Appear Armed and Equipped to Execute Orders Issued Under Sec. 41

Section 47 - Excuse From Duty Upon Physician's Certificate of Disability

Section 48 - Expenses of Militia; Source of Funds

Section 49 - Payment

Section 50 - Use of Streets and Highways; Right of Way; Exceptions; Permission to Mount Flashing, Rotating or Oscillating Red Lights on Vehicle

Section 51 - Occupation of Land and Buildings; Exceptions; Liability for Damages

Section 52 - Damages to Lands; Compensation

Section 53 - Immunity From Liability for Damages Caused While Performing Military Duty

Section 54 - Additional Forces; Source

Section 55 - Unorganized Militia; Method of Impressing Into Service

Section 56 - Term of Enlistment; Training

Section 59 - Effect of Military Service on Salary, Seniority and Leave Allowances of Public Employees

Section 60 - Training of Armed Forces

Section 61 - Unit Training Periods; Meetings of Instruction for Noncommissioned Officers; Frequency; Arrests for Absence Without Leave

Section 62 - Meetings of Instruction for Officers; Frequency

Section 64 - Exclusion of Traffic From Public Ways and Highways During Target Practice

Section 65 - Boundaries of Encampments; Establishment; Limitations; Penalty for Trespass or Resisting Sentry

Section 66 - Obstructing or Interfering With Armed Forces; Penalty

Section 67 - Decorations and Awards; Qualifications

Section 67a - Medal of Liberty

Section 68 - Recognition for Competitions or Outstanding Military Service

Section 81 - Oaths; Administration

Section 83 - Pay and Allowances for Certain Duties

Section 84 - Travel Expenses

Section 85 - Subsistence

Section 88 - Death or Disability Compensation

Section 88b - Group Life Insurance; Partial Payment of Premium by Commonwealth

Section 88c - State Sponsored Life Insurance

Section 89 - Use of Private Automobiles; Conditions

Section 90 - Board of Compensation; Powers and Duties; Payment of Claims

Section 93 - Subrogation

Section 94 - Persons Temporarily Employed by Armed Forces; Status; Right to Compensation

Section 96 - Authorization; Administration; Bond of Custodian; Distribution on Disbandment of Unit

Section 97 - Allowances for Administration and Maintenance

Section 98 - Uniforms

Section 99 - Unauthorized Use of Uniform; Penalties

Section 101 - Unit Clothing and Equipment; Issuance

Section 102 - Unit Clothing and Equipment; Regulation of Use

Section 103 - Use, Care and Return of Military Property

Section 105 - Loss or Damage to Military Property; Liability; Restitution

Section 107 - Unlawful Purchase or Possession of Military Property; Penalty

Section 108 - Custodians of Military Property; Bond; Duties; Accountability

Section 109 - Use of Schedule Bonds

Section 110 - Premiums on Bonds; Payment

Section 111 - Custodians of Military Property; Powers and Duties

Section 112 - Accounting for Military Property Upon Change of Command or Disbandment

Section 113 - Inspection and Condemnation of Military Property; Reports

Section 114 - Lease of Military Property

Section 116 - Acceptance of Gifts

Section 117 - Establishment; Responsibility of Cities and Towns; Penalty for Noncompliance

Section 118 - Rentals

Section 119 - Rental Bills; Contents; Filing; Payment

Section 120 - Armories Furnished by State; Effect on Municipal Responsibility

Section 122 - Lease, Rent or Use of Armory for Nonmilitary Purpose

Section 126 - Armory Commission; Powers and Duties in Respect to Location and Rejuvenation of Armories and Air Installations; Method of Acquiring Land

Section 130 - Drills or Parades by Armed Citizens or Foreign Troops; Conditions

Section 131 - Unauthorized Parades by Armed Citizens; Unlawful Maintenance of Armories; Penalties

Section 132 - Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company; Rights Preserved

Section 133 - Civil Officers; Penalties for Violation of Chapter

Section 134 - Corps of Cadets; Rights Preserved

Section 135 - National Guard; Representation at Conventions

Section 137 - National Guard Education Assistance Program

Section 138 - Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Department

Section 139 - Protection of Assets Classified as Vital to National Security