A standing cadre of officers and enlisted members is authorized. The composition of units and force structure shall be as recommended by the adjutant general and approved by the governor.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-5, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 36.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-5-5 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1925, ch. 113, § 58, relating to exemption from jury duty, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense §§ 3, 32.
6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 288 et seq.
Structure 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.