Whenever any part of the National Guard of this Territory is in active federal service, the Governor is authorized to activate and maintain within the Territory during such period, such territorial defense forces as the Governor may deem necessary to assist the civil authorities in maintaining law and order and responding to natural disasters. Such forces shall be additional to and distinct from the National Guard and shall be known as the Guam Militia. Such forces shall be uniformed, and notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, shall be organized so as to qualify as a defense force within the meaning of 32 U.S.C. § 109.
SOURCE: GC § 40600.