New Mexico § 20-5-6 - Uniform; rank precedence and command
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§ 20-5-6. Uniform; rank precedence and command
A. The state defense force shall be uniformed. The adjutant general shall by regulation prescribe the uniform and insignia of the
state defense force, which uniform and insignia shall include distinctive devices
identifying it as the uniform of the state defense force and distinguishing it from
the national guard. When in uniform, members of the state defense force will reasonably conform to the
dress and appearance standards of the national guard. The wearing of permanent military decorations earlier awarded is authorized. B. The grade structure of the state defense force shall to the extent practicable
be the same as that prescribed for the army national guard. C. The senior line officer without distinction as to component present in any organization
or formation of the state defense force shall command, unless the adjutant general
shall designate otherwise.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 20-5-6 ("Uniform; rank precedence and command") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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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