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Publication Date: December 2006
Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Mackenzie Eaglen
Research Area: Military and defense
Keywords: National security; Homeland defense
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Congress should carefully consider the National Guard's needs when deciding policy and provide adequate funding for equipment, personnel, and training. Specifically, Congress should promote the National Guard Chief to the rank of general, designate the Deputy of Northern Command as a National Guardsman stationed in Washington, and permanently establish a separate procurement account for National Guard equipment.