§ 187 State Military Property Purchases

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law lets the state's top military officer buy weapons, gear, and supplies from the U.S. whenever the state’s troops need them.

Key Takeaways

•The Adjutant General can make purchases at any time.
•Purchases must follow the Army, Air Force, and Navy buying rules.
•The items bought are for the state’s military forces.

Example

The state National Guard needs new helmets for a training exercise.

The Adjutant General can order the helmets from the federal government right away, following the Army’s buying rules, and the Guard will get the helmets to use in training.

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§ 187 State Military Property Purchases

The Adjutant General may at any time purchase from the United States under the regulations of the Department of the Army and of the Department of the Air Force and of the Department of the Navy governing such purchases military property, equipment and supplies required by the military forces of this State. (Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 466.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Adjutant General military property Department of the Army Department of the Air Force Department of the Navy

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 187.

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