Mississippi Code Title 33. Military Affairs § 33-7-5

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.