NATIONAL GUARD COMBAT OPERATION

National Guard Combat Operation

National Guard Combat Operation

Introduction

The National Guard is a unique American military institution, with foundations in the colonial state militias of early America and the uniformed militia that appeared during the 30 years before the Civil War. By the early 20th century, the National Guard had won limited federal aid and recognition as the Army's volunteer reserve. Thereafter, state soldiers provided a reserve force to the Army, and eventually the Air Force, in times of war and national emergency.

National Guard Combat Operation

The Army National Guard is a dual-purpose force of approximately 350,000 citizen soldiers. While the Guard is considered part of the Reserve Component of the U.S. military, it operates under a unique. Legal status because the Posse Committals Act does not apply to National Guard troops during domestic missions while under state control(Woodruff, 2006).

Depending on the situation, National Guard units conduct both federal and state missions, from major combat operations overseas to domestic emergency response. Since 9/11, National Guard units have served in major combat operations, including Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, and have participated in domestic missions, such as the response to Hurricane Katrina, Operation Noble Eagle, border security, counter-drug, disaster preparedness and response, and civil support teams. Twenty-three of the state adjutants general also wear a second hat, simultaneously serving as state directors of emergency management or homeland security.

History

The Civil War and the Rise of the National Guard

The civil wars in America were the bloodiest times of the history. Its causes are deeply rooted in the history of the country. Slavery and crystallization were the main causes of this scenario. Initially, slavery was practiced all over the country as "natural" than the rest of the Americas, where the institution was widespread. There were slaves to both Boston and New York and Charleston or Baltimore. But the perception was not the same as it was in the South or the North. In the first, Slavery was seen by those who practiced it as the cornerstone of their economy and, from there, with all their "lifestyle"(Herspring, 2006). The mild climate or subtropical South allowed to crops with high added value that Europe consumed but did not abundantly on his land: cotton, tobacco, sugar cane. But these crops require a lot of manpower, for very hard work. Slavery was therefore a boon to Southern planters: A exploitable labor to thank you that cost them the food and shelter. This ensured their "owners" who were very comfortable income wealth of the Southern States.

After American independence, the United States was faced with potential conflicts at sea and on the western frontier. The United States was a minor military power during this period, with a modest army National Guard. The traditional mistrust against regular armies combined with the exaggerated belief in the efficacy of National guards units prevented the development of a well trained and professional officer corps(Orr, 2006).

After gaining independence in 1783, the issue remained between different powers over the country's constitution which was finally adopted in ...