National Guard

/ˈnæʃənəl gɑrd/

/ˈnæʃənəl gɑd/

Definitions of National Guard

1. noun

   United States military reserves recruited by the states and equipped by the federal government; subject to call by either
   synonyms: home reserve

   types:

   ANG, Air National Guard

   a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies

   ARNG, Army National Guard

   a civilian reserve component of the United States Army comprised of guardsmen who serve during overseas peacekeeping missions and during local emergencies

   type of:

   territorial, territorial reserve

   a territorial military unit