1. 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)

2. 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

3. Who we are Citizen soldiers (volunteers)
Prior military and non-prior service
Dedicated to service

4. Why we serve Honor & duty Love of country and state
Family tradition of military service
The uniform
The benefits

5. 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.

6. Our History

7. 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

8. Organization Chart MAJOR COMMANDS Regional Support Command - South
Regional Support Command - North
Installation Support Command
Center for Military History
Troop Command
Air Support Command

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Quality NOT Quantity