On Wednesday, Gov. Brown issued an order that specifies the mission of the California National Guard troops. Below are their duties:
California National Guard troops’ mission
- Combat the non-linear threat of transnational crime that extends to areas of California beyond the U.S.-Mexico border;
- Disrupt transnational criminal gangs and human traffickers and illegal firearm and drug smugglers;
- Interdict illegal firearm and drug shipments crossing both directions of the U.S.-Mexico border and through coastal and offshore routes;
- Execute counterdrug and counter-narcoterrorism operations crossing both directions of the border and through coastal and offshore routes;
- Coordinate with federal officials to deploy personnel and equipment where needed to fulfill this mission;
- Coordinate with The Adjutant General of any other state as needed to fulfill this mission;
- Arm military personnel with issued military weapons during this mission only when you or your designee determine there is a mission requirement for doing so; and
- Ensure all California National Guard forces participating in this mission comply with the California National Guard’s Rules for the Use of Force.
Gov. Brown said his order will remain in effect until September 30, 2018.
