| Rhode Island Army National Guard | |
|---|---|
 Shoulder sleeve insignia of the Rhode Island State Area Command (STARC) | |
| Active | 1638 – Present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Rhode Island |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | ARNG Headquarters Command |
| Part of | Rhode Island National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | 2841 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Christopher Callahan |
The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) is the land force militia for the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It operates under Title 10 and Title 32 of the United States Code[1][2] and operates under the command of the state governor while not in federal service. National Guard units may function under arms in a state status, therefore they may be called up for active duty by the governor to help respond to domestic emergencies and disasters, such as those caused by hurricanes, floods, or civil unrest.
Units of the Rhode Island Army National Guard may be called up for federal service. If federally activated, units operate as part of the Army National Guard of the United States,[3][4][5] a reserve component of the United States Army.
The President may also call up members and units of the Rhode Island Army National Guard, with the consent of the state governor, to repel invasion, suppress rebellion, or execute federal laws if the United States or any of its states or territories are invaded or is in danger of invasion by a foreign nation, or if there's a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the federal government, or if the President is unable with the regular armed forces to execute the laws of the United States.
The Rhode Island Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard and is maintained by the National Guard Bureau. Members and units are trained and equipped as part of the United States Army. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards in addition to state awards.
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