| New Jersey State Guard | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1917–1919 1941–1947 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  New Jersey |
| Type |  State defense force |
| Role | Military reserve force |
| Commanders | |
| Civilian leadership | Governor of New Jersey |
The New Jersey State Guard, previously known as the New Jersey State Militia, is the inactive state defense force of New Jersey, and is one of New Jersey's authorized military forces.[1] The State Guard served as the stateside replacement for the New Jersey National Guard during World War I and World War II when the National Guard was deployed abroad.
The New Jersey State Guard, along with the New Jersey National Guard and the New Jersey Naval Militia, is recognized as a component of the organized militia of New Jersey.[2]
- ^ "Rule Adoption N.J.A.C. 5A:1, Organizational Rules". New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "NJ Rev Stat § 38A:1-3 (2013)". Justia. Retrieved 21 December 2015.