Who's familiar with the California State Military Reserve?

PV2 Andrew Schauf- Anderson — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:55:43 -0400

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Oct 17 at 2017 10:23 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:23:48 -0400

What would you like to know about the SMRF's?

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Oct 17 at 2017 10:26 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:26:36 -0400

They are a reserve force of the state of California: http://csmrsoldier.com/ depending on the unit. I have seen them run ranges, process soldiers for deployments, teach classes, They dedicate their time, don't get paid, and work pretty hard, out of love for country and the soldier experience.

The California State Military Reserve is the Golden State’s official state defense force. It is a part of the California Military Department, along the state’s National Guard and Air National Guard. Its mission is to augment the National Guard in a variety of support roles, and to specialize in homeland defense and emergency management missions.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2017 3:06 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 03:06:37 -0400

I believe they are California's State Defense Force or Militia. Most people think of the National Guard as the State Militias and they're not really wrong but each State is allowed to have their own Militia that can not be Federalized like the National Guard can be. California is one of I think 20 States that does have its own Militia, in this case I believe both Land and Sea.

They wear the same uniform, though instead of U.S. Army it will say California on their uniform. They are subject to the orders of their Governor and may be called upon in times of disaster, etc

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2018 4:17 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 May 2018 04:17:22 -0400

CSMR is California's State Defense Force. We are title 32 service members just like National Guard service members operating within their home state. We are largely volunteer but we can bid full time paid AGR jobs and we do get paid when we go on ESAD.

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2019 4:11 PM

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:11:47 -0400

Many CSMR officers in specialty MOS’ (Physician, JAG, Chaplain) are often fully integrated/embedded into Guard units under Title 32. For example, I am a CSMR Chaplain who is embedded as the Battalion Chaplain of a National Guard BN, and serve as a special staff officer to the BC.

Response by SFC Shela Webb made Jun 19 at 2019 12:05 PM

SFC Shela Webb — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:05:53 -0400

We have a program director claiming CA National Guard State Reserves as her branch of service. She has never been to basic training and never been in the Active, Reserve or Guard branch of the Army. She is CSMR only. Would this be considered Stolen Valor to claim that she is in the National Guard?