North Carolina Constitution Article XII, Military Forces
North Carolina Constitution – Article XII: Military Forces outlines the structure, authority, and limitations of the state’s military forces. Here's a summary of the key points in Article XII:
Article XII – Military Forces
Section 1: Composition of the Militia
The militia of North Carolina consists of all able-bodied citizens of the state and those who have declared their intent to become citizens, as defined by law.
The General Assembly may exempt certain persons from militia duty.
Section 2: Governor as Commander in Chief
The Governor is the Commander in Chief of the state’s military forces.
The Governor may call the militia into active service to:
Execute the laws of the state,
Suppress insurrection,
Repel invasion.
Section 3: Subordination of the Military
The military shall always be under civil authority and subordinate to civil power.
This ensures civilian control over military forces.
Section 4: Rules Governing the Militia
The General Assembly is responsible for making laws that govern the organization, equipment, and discipline of the militia.
Section 5: Privilege from Arrest
Members of the militia are privileged from arrest during military service, except for treason, felony, or breach of the peace.
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