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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.
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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.
Organization Chart Command Chief Master Sergeant, State Military ReserveCCM (CA)Charles W. Collier Commander, State Military ReserveBrigadier General (CA)Roland L. Candee
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