California State Military Reserve (CSMR)

What is the CSMR

The California State Military Reserve (CSMR) is

the State Defense Force of California

authorized by United States Code (32 USC

109c) and the California Military and Veteran’s

Code (CM&VC 550).

Who we are

Citizen soldiers (volunteers)

Prior military and non-prior service

Dedicated to service

Why we serve

• Honor & duty

• Love of country and state

• Family tradition of military service

• The uniform

• The benefits

Our Mission

To support and supplement the Airmen and Soldiers of the California National Guard on the home front while they are under Federal orders as well as during peace time.

To support and supplement civil authorities during times of State emergencies and natural disasters.

Our History

Organization Chart

Governor

Military Department

The Adjutant General

Air National Guard

Army National Guard

State Military Reserve

Army Air Naval

Commander, State Military ReserveBrigadier General (CA)Roland L. Candee

Command Chief Master Sergeant, State Military Reserve

CCM (CA)Charles W. Collier

Organization Chart

MAJOR COMMANDS

Regional Support

Command - South

Regional Support

Command - North

Installation Support

Command

Center for Military History

Troop Command

Air Support Command

Vocational Opportunities

• Administrative professionals• Doctors, Dentists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, EMTs• Chaplains / Chaplain Assistants• Attorneys / Legal Assistants• Law Enforcement Professionals• Supply / Logistics Experts• Disaster Mitigation and Recovery• Public Relations / Civil Affairs• Recruiters / Marketing Professionals• Historians / Artists• Communications / IT Technicians• Military trainers in a variety of subjects

Benefits

• Prior military service retain their rank

• Educational tuition reimbursement program

• Covered by Workers’ Compensation

• State active duty; paid at your military rank

• Annual $125 uniform allowance

• No service contract or overseas duty

• Serve only in California

Your Commitment

• Attend monthly drills

• 100 volunteer service hours each year

• Purchase your uniforms

• Subject to State Active Duty and CSMR Regulations

• Stay within CSMR Height and Weight Standards

Eligibility

• Enlisted – 18 yrs old / Officers – 21 yrs old

• Medically Qualified

• Meet Height / Weight Standards

• US Citizen / California Resident

• Proficient in English

• No Felony Convictions

Important Points

• Non-prior military applicants Rank determined by the CSMR.

• Unit Requests We usually try to place you in the unit requested, but sometimes you will be placed in a different unit because of CSMR needs

Quality NOT Quantity