§ 295 Naval Militia Authority

Military and Veterans Code·California

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The Governor can change the size or structure of the state Naval Militia and set rules for it, as long as those rules follow the U.S. Navy's standards.

Key Takeaways

•The Governor has broad power to reorganize the Naval Militia.
•Any new rules must follow U.S. Navy and Secretary of the Navy guidelines.
•These powers were established in 1935 and are still in effect.

Example

The Governor decides to merge the Naval Militia with the state National Guard to make training more efficient.

Because the Governor believes this will improve efficiency, he can legally combine parts of the Militia with the Guard and create new rules that match Navy regulations.

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§ 295 Naval Militia Authority

The Governor may alter, divide, annex, consolidate, and disband the Naval Militia or any portion thereof whenever in his judgment the efficiency of the State forces will thereby be increased. He may also make rules and regulations for the use, government, and instruction of the Naval Militia. Such rules and regulations shall conform to those governing the United States Navy and those prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy for the conduct of the Naval Militia. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Naval Militia Governor rules and regulations United States Navy Secretary of the Navy

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 295.

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