Utah Army National Guard | |
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Country | United States |
Allegiance | Utah |
Branch | Army National Guard |
Type | ARNG Headquarters Command |
Part of | Utah National Guard |
Garrison/HQ | Draper, Utah |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major Gen. Daniel Boyack |
The Utah National Guard comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions. The National Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a state status.
The Utah Army National Guard maintains 30 armories in 27 communities.
The Utah Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support organization. National coordination of various state National Guard units are maintained through the National Guard Bureau.