Louisiana Army National Guard

Louisiana Army National Guard
Shoulder sleeve insignia
CountryUnited States
AllegianceLouisiana
BranchUnited States Army
TypeARNG Headquarters Command
Part ofLouisiana National Guard
Garrison/HQJackson Barracks, New Orleans
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General Thomas Friloux
Notable
commanders
Raymond H. Fleming
Insignia
Seal of the Army National Guard

The Louisiana Army National Guard (French: Garde Nationale de l'Armée de Louisiane; Spanish: Guardia Nacional del Ejército de Luisiana) is a component of the Louisiana National Guard, and the state's reserve force within the United States Army. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions. When not federalized, the National Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a state status. Those functions range from limited actions during non-emergency situations to full scale law enforcement of martial law when local law enforcement officials can no longer maintain civil control. The Louisiana Army National Guard may be called into federal service in response to a call by the President or U.S. Congress.

Currently, there are approximately 11,500 soldiers serving in the Louisiana Army National Guard, organized into 74 units in 44 parishes (56 armory locations) across the state. When called, units from the Louisiana State Guard may assist the Louisiana Army National Guard.[1]

Louisiana Army National Guard vehicles preparing for Hurricane Gustav
  1. ^ "2013 Louisiana Laws :: Revised Statutes :: TITLE 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs :: RS 29:5 - Louisiana State Guard". Justia Law. Retrieved 13 February 2022.