Michigan. Dept. of Military Affairs.

Public Act 57 of 1938 established the state militia; however, it was not until Public Act 147 of 1846, which resulted in the complete organization of the militia, that all territorial and previous state laws relating to the militia were repealed. There were numerous other acts relating to the organization of the militia during the 19th and early 20th century. Among the more important are the following: PA 16 of 1862; PA 204 of 1901; and PA 84 of 1909. During this period, synonymous terms for the state militia were "State Troops" and "Military Forces." The state militia was officially designated as the Michigan Guard by PA 198 of 1893 and later became an integrated part of the U.S. armed forces by the National Defense Act of 1916. The Department of Military Affairs was authorized by PA 380 of 1965. Several units reverted to its control in 1965; the Michigan Army National Guard, Michigan Air National Guard, and when in existence, the Michigan Defense Force. PA Act 150 of 1967, the Michigan Military Act, dissolved the quartermaster and transferred powers to the Adjutant General, who was made the director of the Dept.