Vermont Statutes Title 20. Internal Security and Public Safety, § 1151. Organization and maintenance

(1) composed of officers commissioned or assigned, and any able-bodied citizens of the State who volunteer for service;

(2) additional to and distinct from the National Guard and shall be known as the Vermont State Guard;

(3) uniformed;

(4) located in places having National Guard units in federal service and, provided adequate personnel are available for service, other places the Governor may direct; and

(5) subject to regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Army for the organization, training, instruction, and discipline of similar military forces.