N.J. Stat. tit. 38A, ch. 1

N.J. Stat. § 38A:1-1 Definitions.

38A:1-1. The following definitions apply to this Title: (a) "Militia" means all the military forces of this State, whether organized, or active or inactive. (b) "National Guard" means the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. (c) "Army National Guard" means that part of the organized militia that is a land force, is trained and has its officers appointed under the 16th clause of section 8, Article I of the Constitution of the United States, is organized, armed and equipped wholly or partly at Federal expense, and is Federally recognized. (d) "Army National Guard of the United States" is the reserve component of the Army of the United States all of whose members are members of the Army National Guard. (e) "Air National Guard" means that part of the organized militia that is an air force, is trained and has its officers appointed under the 16th clause of section 8, Article I, of the Constitution of the United States, is organized, armed and equipped wholly or partly at Federal expense, and is Federally recognized. (f) "Air National Guard of the United States" means the reserve component of the Air Force of the United States all of whose members are members of the Air National Guard. (g) "Armed forces" means the land, air and sea forces established by State or Federal laws, as applicable. (h) "Military" means any part of or all of the armed forces. (i) "Active duty" means duty in the active military service. (j) "Active duty for training" means duty in the active military service for training purposes. (k) "Inactive duty training" means duty performed by a member of the organized militia other than active duty or active duty for training. (l) "Officer" means commissioned officer or warrant officer. (m) "Grade" means a step or degree, in a graduated field of office or military rank, that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation. (n) "Rank" means the order of precedence among members of the armed forces. (o) "Permanent duty status" means full-time employment of a member of the organized militia ordered to active duty by the Governor to serve in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. (p) "Shall" is used in an imperative sense. (q) "Will" is used in a permissive sense. (r) "Regulations" means the rules and regulations on the governing and training of the militia. (s) "Federal service" means duty in the active service of the United States. (t) "Armory" means any building or training installation utilized by the organized militia. L.1963, c.109; amended 1988, c.138, s.1; 2001, c.351, s.2.

N.J. Stat. § 38A:1-2 Composition of militia

38A:1-2. Composition of militia The militia, except as hereinafter provided, shall consist of all able-bodied citizens of this State and all other able-bodied persons residing in this State who have made a legal declaration of intent to become citizens of the United States, who are at least 17 years of age and, except as hereinafter provided, not more than 45 years of age, and such other persons as may upon their own application be enlisted or commissioned therein in accordance with federal or State law and regulations. L.1963, c.109; amended 1991,c.195.

N.J. Stat. § 38A:1-3 Classes of militia

The classes of the militia are: (a) The organized militia, which consists of the National Guard, the Naval Militia and the State Guard; and (b) The unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the organized militia. L.1963, c. 109.

N.J. Stat. § 38A:1-4 Exemptions from militia duty

The persons exempt from militia duty under Federal laws and regulations issued thereunder shall be exempt from militia duty in this State. In addition, the following persons shall be exempt from militia duty in this State. (a) The judicial and executive officers of any political subdivision of this State. (b) Such other persons as may hereafter be specifically exempted by the laws of this State, or by order of the Governor. L.1963, c. 109.

N.J. Stat. § 38A:1-5 Persons who may administer oaths

For the purposes of military justice and administration the following persons may administer oaths unless otherwise provided: (a) Such persons as are authorized to do so by Federal laws and regulations. (b) Such persons as are authorized by State laws and regulations to administer oaths for all purposes. L.1963, c. 109.

N.J. Stat. § 38A:1-6 Federal regulations to govern

Federal laws and regulations, forms, precedents and usages relating to and governing the armed forces of the United States and the militia shall, insofar as the same are applicable and not inconsistent with the constitution of this State, apply to and govern the military forces of this State. L.1963, c. 109.