32 U.S.C. § 316
Detail of members of Army National Guard for rifle instruction of civilians
The President may detail officers and noncommissioned officers of the Army National Guard to duty as instructors at rifle ranges for the training of civilians in the use of military arms.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2007–2025 · leading case: Allen - Key v. Nicholson, 21 Vet. App. 54 (Vet. App. 2007).
Allen - Key v. Nicholson, 21 Vet. App. 54 (Vet. App. 2007). “6(c)(3) “specifically limit[ ] active duty for training to duty which is performed under 32 U.S.C. §§ 316 , 520, 503, 504, and 505, which pertain to training and clearly do not encompass an emergency call-up order issued by a state governor to quell a prison riot.”
08-20 428 (Board of Vet. App. 2016). “ACDUTRA is full time duty for training purposes performed by Reservists and National Guardsmen pursuant to 32 U.S.C.A. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505.”
12-03 437 (Board of Vet. App. 2017). “With regard to National Guard and Reserve service, ACDUTRA is full time duty performed under 32 U.S.C. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505 or the prior corresponding provisions of law.”
08-20 428 (Board of Vet. App. 2016). “ACDUTRA is full time duty for training purposes performed by Reservists and National Guardsmen pursuant to 32 U.S.C.A. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505.”
17-16 584 (Board of Vet. App. 2018). “ADT is full time duty for training purposes performed by Reservists and National Guardsmen pursuant to 32 U.S.C. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505.”
190214-3538 (Board of Vet. App. 2019). “ACDUTRA is full time duty for training purposes performed by Reservists and National Guardsmen pursuant to 32 U.S.C. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505.”
11-25 082 (Board of Vet. App. 2018). “INACDUTRA includes duty (other than full-time duty) performed by a member of the National Guard of any State, under 32 U.S.C. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505, or the prior corresponding provisions of law.”
181106-829 (Board of Vet. App. 2019). “§ 12401 , or must have performed “full-time duty” under the provisions of 32 U.S.C. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505.”
Paul Stockwell v. Dep't of Homeland Sec. (MSPB 2023). “Active duty is defined as “full-time duty in the active military service of the United States,” but does not include “ full-time National Guard duty” under 32 U.S.C. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505.”
Dist. of Columbia v. Trump (D.D.C. 2025). “” 32 U.S.C. § 316 . Sections 503, 504, and 505 permit the National Guard to, with authorization of the Secretary of the Army or of the Air Force, (1) participate in “encampments, maneuvers, outdoor target practice, or other exercises for field or coast-defense instruction,” id.”
08-06 853 (Board of Vet. App. 2010). “ACDUTRA includes full-time duty performed for training purposes by members of the National Guard of any state, pursuant to 32 U.S.C.A. §§ 316 , 502, 503, 504, or 505.”
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