Key Facts

• The National Guard’s original purpose is to serve as a force for domestic emergencies.
• It also serves as a backup or reserve force for the military in states.
• The article calls for the Guard to prioritize its domestic emergency role.
• It suggests reducing or limiting the Guard’s role as a strategic military reserve.
• This change would return the Guard to its historical focus and mission.
• The National Guard operates both under state and federal authority.
• Its domestic missions include disaster response like hurricanes and floods.
• The strategic reserve role typically involves military training and deployment readiness.