Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 396 § 396.105 — Militia comprised of organized and unorganized militia
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 396 ·
Oregon Code § 396.105·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Militia comprised of organized and unorganized militia.
(1) The militia of the state shall
be divided into the organized militia and the unorganized militia.
(2) The organized
militia shall be composed of the Oregon Army National Guard and the Oregon Air
National Guard, which forces together with an inactive National Guard shall
comprise the Oregon National Guard; the Oregon Civil Defense Force whenever
such a force shall be duly organized; and such additional forces as may be
created by the Governor.
(3) The
unorganized militia shall consist of all able-bodied residents of the state
between the ages of 18 and 45 who are not serving in any force of the organized
militia or who are not on the state retired list and who are or who have
declared their intention to become citizens of the United States; subject,
however, to such exemptions from military duty as are created by the laws of
the United States. [1961 c.454 §5(1),(2),(3); 1989 c.361 §2; 2005 c.512 §3;
2017 c.472 §3]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 396.105
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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