Does 11B for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard help out in nationwide situations, like active shooters or natural disasters?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 19:03:27 -0400

Response by SFC Marc W. made Aug 2 at 2018 8:08 PM

SFC Marc W. — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 20:08:37 -0400

Well, the National Guard falls under the state's jurisdiction in terms of what you're asking. Generally an active shooter is over long before the NG could even consider mobilizing, wouldn't count on that. However, for natural disasters sure, it's really up to the governor. You can also be deployed in support of overseas operations.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 3 at 2018 12:25 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:25:09 -0400

NG can be activated for both National problems,( under Governors ok) and activated by the state for state disasters. Hell there are probably PA NG helping with the flooding goin on now.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 3 at 2018 4:26 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:26:14 -0400

Yes. The NG is one of the first responders before the federal response.