Indiana § 10-16-2-1 - Military department established
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§ 10-16-2-1. Military department established
Sec. 1. (a) The military department of the state:
(1) is established; and
(2) shall be administered and controlled by the governor as commander in chief.
(b) The military department consists of the following:
(1) An adjutant general, who shall be the executive and administrative head of the department.
(2) Other officers, enlisted individuals, and employees considered necessary and authorized.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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