In order to afford the utmost protection to the state of Washington and to the lives and property of citizens thereof, in times of emergency or anticipation thereof, the governor, through the state military department may provide for the organization and training of state guard reserve companies in communities not allocated a federally recognized or authorized state guard unit.
[ 1943 c 130 § 86; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8603-86.]

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Terms Used In Washington Code 38.16.040

  • military: refers to any or all of the armed forces. See Washington Code 38.04.010
  • state guard: shall mean that part of the military forces of the state that is organized, equipped, and recognized under the provisions of the State Defense Forces Act of the United States (32 U. See Washington Code 38.04.010