State Defense Force
The New Mexico State Defense Force (NMSDF) is a reserve military force that works parallel to the state's National Guard. Authorized under the constitutions of the United States and New Mexico, the NMSDF is organized as an internal security and emergency services reserve force.
The New Mexico State Defense Force is one of three military divisions of the New Mexico Department of Military Affairs (DMA), along with the New Mexico Army National Guard and New Mexico Air National Guard. The DMA is headed by Adjutant General of New Mexico. The NMSDF falls under the direct supervision of the assistant adjutant general of New Mexico for state guard affairs, who holds the rank of Brigadier General. The Governor of New Mexico is commander-in-chief of the NMSDF, which unlike the New Mexico National Guard cannot be called to federal service and remains under exclusive state jurisdiction.
For more information contact: COL (NM) Philip B. Terry-Smith, Deputy Chief of Staff, State Defense Force; philipb.terry-smith@nmsdf.us
Civil Air Patrol
The New Mexico Wing Civil Air Patrol (NMWG CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of New Mexico. Its headquarters is located at Kirtland AFB.
The New Mexico Wing operates in the Southwest Region of the CAP. The Wing consists of 4 Groups which command the 19 squadrons. CAP squadrons are of three types: Cadet, Composite and Senior.
"Cadet" squadrons consist of basic cadets, with a minimum of three senior members (adults) for supervisory, administrative and training requirements. "Senior" squadrons consist exclusively of senior members, all over the age of 18. "Composite" squadrons consist of both cadets and senior members and conduct both cadet and senior programs.
For more information contact: Col Andrew Selph, New Mexico Wing Commander, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary; andrew.selph@nmcap.us
