Mississippi § 33-7-5 - Efficiency of troops; officers responsible for.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-7-5 — Efficiency of troops; officers responsible for., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-7-5. Efficiency of troops; officers responsible for.
The commander in chief of the organized militia of this state may cause those officers under his command to perform any military duty, and they shall be responsible to the Governor for the general efficiency of the organized militia and for the inspection, training, instruction, military proficiency, and care of the troops. The commanding officers of organizations shall be responsible to their immediate commanders for the condition of the equipment, drill, instruction, and efficiency of their respective commands. All commissioned officers, and warrant officers, and enlisted men shall be responsible to their immediate commanding officers for prompt and unhesitating obedience, proper drill, and the preservation and proper use of the property of the United States, state, organization and other public property in their possession.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 33-7-5
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 33-7-5 cover?
Section 33-7-5 ("Efficiency of troops; officers responsible for.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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