California State Military Reserve (CSMR) Purpose of presentation. Overview of the CA SMR. Explore where you fit and what unit feels right for you. California State Military Reserve (CSMR)
What is the CSMR The California State Military Reserve (CSMR) is the State Defense Force of California authorized by United States Code (32 USC 109c) and the California Military and Veteran’s Code (CM&VC 550). - Governor’s troops - 26 states including Puerto Rico
Who we are Citizen soldiers (volunteers) Prior military and non-prior service Dedicated to service
Why we serve Honor & duty Love of country and state Family tradition of military service The uniform The benefits
Our Mission To support and supplement the Airmen and Soldiers of the California National Guard on the home front while they are under Federal orders as well as during peace time. To support and supplement civil authorities during times of State emergencies and natural disasters.
Our History
State Military Reserve Organization Chart Governor Military Department The Adjutant General Air National Guard Army National Guard State Military Reserve Army Air Naval Command Chief Master Sergeant, State Military Reserve CCM (CA) Charles W. Collier Commander, State Military Reserve Brigadier General (CA) Roland L. Candee
Organization Chart MAJOR COMMANDS Regional Support Command - South Regional Support Command - North Installation Support Command Center for Military History Troop Command Air Support Command
Vocational Opportunities Administrative professionals Doctors, Dentists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, EMTs Chaplains / Chaplain Assistants Attorneys / Legal Assistants Law Enforcement Professionals Supply / Logistics Experts Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Public Relations / Civil Affairs Recruiters / Marketing Professionals Historians / Artists Communications / IT Technicians Military trainers in a variety of subjects
Benefits Prior military service retain their rank Educational tuition reimbursement program Covered by Workers’ Compensation State active duty; paid at your military rank Annual $125 uniform allowance No service contract or overseas duty Serve only in California
Your Commitment Attend monthly drills 100 volunteer service hours each year Purchase your uniforms Subject to State Active Duty and CSMR Regulations Stay within CSMR Height and Weight Standards
Eligibility Enlisted – 18 yrs old / Officers – 21 yrs old Medically Qualified Meet Height / Weight Standards US Citizen / California Resident Proficient in English No Felony Convictions
Important Points Non-prior military applicants Rank determined by the CSMR. Unit Requests We usually try to place you in the unit requested, but sometimes you will be placed in a different unit because of CSMR needs
Quality NOT Quantity