Pub. L. 82-476, pt. VII, sec. 702

Sec. 702. (a) The National Guard of the United States shall consist of all federally recognized units, organizations, and members of the National Guard of the several States, Territories, and the District of Columbia, who, in addition to their status as such, are Reserves of the Army in the same commissioned, warrant, or enlisted grade as 66 Stat. 502 they hold in the National Guard of the several States, Territories, or the District of Columbia. (b) The Air National Guard of the United States shall consist of all federally recognized units, organizations, and members of the Air National Guard of the several States, Territories, and the District of Columbia, who in addition to their status as such, are Reserves of the Air Force in the same commissioned, warrant, or enlisted grade as they hold in the Air National Guard of the several States, Territories, or the District of Columbia.