Neither the National Guard nor the multicomponent concept, however, figured in the initial anti-ballistic missile, or ABM, defense manning concepts. Similarly, the GMD units, located in Colorado, Alaska and California, were created to protect the nation from limited intermediate and long-range ballistic missile threats to the United States. The unit itself is composed of active Army Soldiers and Army National Guard Soldiers, who transition between full-time National Guard duty in Title 32 Active Guard and Reserve, or AGR, status.Įstablished in 1636, the militia and its successor the National Guard were established to defend the nation. This multi component unit is led by dual status Army National Guard commanders who serve on active duty while retaining their duties and responsibilities under their respective state National Guard. Harvey approved a Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) manning model. On March 3, 2006, Secretary of the Army Francis J.
