Section 1375.100  Rulemaking Procedures

a)         The current rulemaking procedures of the Department of Military Affairs of Illinois are those set forth in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

b)         All interested persons who wish to submit a request to comment within the 14-day comment period must do so in writing.

c)         Emergency Rulemaking:  When, in the opinion of the Adjutant General, an emergency situation exists which reasonably constitutes a threat to the public interest, safety, or welfare, emergency rules may be passed in accordance with Section 5-45 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 127, par. 1005-45).

Section 1375.110  Petition for Adoption, Amendment or Repeal of a Department Rule

a)         Any interested or affected person or agency may petition the Department requesting the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a Department rule.  Such petitions shall be submitted in writing to the Department of Military Affairs, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, Illinois 62702-2399.  Four copies of each petition, along with any supporting documents, shall be submitted in the following form:

1)         Petition for (adoption, amendment, repeal) of a Part (Part No., if applicable) of the Department of Military Affairs rules.

2)         I, (Name of interested party), do hereby petition the Department of Military Affairs to (adopt, amend, repeal) a Part (Part No., if applicable) for the following reasons:

3)         (State reasons as fully as possible.  Attach or include any documentation for your reasons.)

b)         If the petition is for the adoption or amendment of a rule, attach a draft of the proposed adopted or amended rule which will adequately explain the reasons for adoption or amendment.

c)         All such petitions shall be signed by the petitioner and shall state his or her address and phone number.

d)         Upon receipt of a petition in the proper form, such petition will be considered by the Department.  If the petition is granted, the petitioner will be notified in writing and the Department shall initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with Section 5-35 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

Section 1375.200  The Adjutant General

The Adjutant General is the direct representative of the Governor of Illinois (Commander-in-Chief, Illinois National Guard) and is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing all aspects of training, administration, logistics and security for all missions and functions of the Illinois National Guard.

Section 1375.210  Assistant Adjutant General – Army

The Assistant Adjutant General – Army supervises all Army operations and activities of the Illinois National Guard, coordinates with the United States Property and Fiscal Office, and supervises aviation operations and training through the Chief of Staff and Director of Aviation.  The readiness and training of all other units are supervised through the Chief of Staff and Directorate of Plans, Operations, Training and Military Support.

Section 1375.220  Assistant Adjutant General – Air

The Assistant Adjutant General – Air advises the Adjutant General on all matters relating to the Illinois Air National Guard, develops programs and supervises their implementation, maintains liaison with Army National Guard directorates, and provides direct supervision of the Air Commanders at the Illinois Air National Guard bases.

Section 1375.230  Command Sergeant Major

The Command Sergeant Major provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and their families.  Included in these matters are the performance, conduct, appearance, care, personnel management, and training of enlisted soldiers.

Section 1375.240  Directorate of Information Management

The Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) is the principal information management advisor and authoritative expert on automation and communications.  The DOIM is responsible for staff supervision of installation information facilities, providing information support services and products, and operating information facilities and equipment.

Section 1375.250  Directorate of Logistics

The Directorate of Logistics provides staff supervision of Command Logistical (supply/service, movements, and maintenance) functions in the state, conducts staff visits, insures the proper functioning of logistic programs, and plans and establishes logistics policies in support of readiness training.

Section 1375.260  Directorate of Army Aviation

The Directorate of Army Aviation exercises staff and direct supervision of technicians engaged in Army aviation training and maintenance.  The Directorate also formulates policy, directs and administers the aviation program, and serves as aviation representative on policy boards, groups and committees with other officials of the State Headquarters, major commands, and civilian State agencies.

Section 1375.270  Directorate of Facilities and Engineering

The Directorate of Facilities and Engineering is responsible for all actions pertaining to Illinois National Guard facilities, State property and real estate, and is the staff engineer for The Adjutant General.  The Directorate administers all programs relating to environmental matters required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (ILEPA), and facility energy conservation programs.

Section 1375.280  Directorate of Maintenance

The Directorate of Maintenance establishes and operates a statewide maintenance program for surface equipment and insures that such equipment is maintained in accordance with appropriate regulations.  The Directorate provides operational and administrative control over two Combined Support Maintenance Shops (CSMS) and one Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES).

Section 1375.290  Directorate of Army Personnel and Administration

The Directorate of Army Personnel and Administration establishes policies and procedures relating to all military personnel and administrative matters and insures accomplishment of all such tasks required by the State, including those functions from enlistment/appointment, retirement, separations, providing administrative services, records management, microfilming of records, and recruiting and retention activities.

Section 1375.300  Directorate of Plans, Operations, Training and Military Support

The Directorate of Plans, Operations, Training and Military Support advises and assists the Adjutant General and Illinois Army National Guard (IL ARNG) units in matters of security, intelligence, training towards readiness, and plans for the employment of units for State missions.  This Directorate maintains custodianship of all classified defense documents issued to the IL ARNG.

Section 1375.310  Special Staff:  Chaplain, Surgeon, Public Affairs Office and Human Relations/Equal Employment Opportunity

Special Staff Officers assist the Adjutant General in professional, technical and other functional areas.  The Chaplain manages programs designed to provide religious support to all units.  The Surgeon insures that the fighting strength of personnel is maintained.  The Public Affairs Office manages the public information program statewide.  The Human Relations/Equal Employment Opportunity Office advises the Adjutant General on matters pertaining to military equal opportunity programs, affirmative action plans, and human relations training.

Section 1375.320  Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff is the principal assistant to the Assistant Adjutant General – Army in all matters relating to the Army National Guard.  He directly supervises/controls the Directorates and Special Staff from the State Headquarters.

Section 1375.330  United States Property and Fiscal Office

The United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) receives and accounts for all funds and property of the United States in the possession of the National Guard of the State of Illinois.  He insures that federal funds and federal property are used and maintained in accordance with appropriate regulations.

Section 1375.340  Executive Support Branch:  Administrative Services, Comptroller Section and State Personnel Section

The Administrative Services Section provides the Legislative Liaison for the Adjutant General, maintains the central file of publications and correspondence, and provides other administrative support.  The Comptroller Section is responsible for protecting fiscal year budgets of State funds, disburses State funds, and establishes and supervises the maintenance of the accounting system for the Department's funds.  The State Personnel Section monitors all State job listings and administers personnel related programs.

Section 1375.350  Personal Staff:  Inspector General, Judge Advocate General, Senior Army Advisor and Support Personnel Management Officer

The Personal Staff Officers work under the direct supervision of the Adjutant General.  The Inspector General keeps the Adjutant General advised on the efficiency and state of readiness of the command.  The Judge Advocate General provides the Adjutant General and staff with legal advice on all matters involving military and civilian law.  The Senior Army Advisor serves as the senior active duty Army advisor to the Adjutant General of Illinois and his staff.  The Support Personnel Management Office provides personnel administration and support services for all full-time Federal employees in the Department.

Section 1375.360  The Commander and Deputy Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Commander and Deputy Commander are the senior staff acting in behalf of the Adjutant General and are responsible for command, control, and supervision of all Air National Guard units within the State.  They develop positions on major issues, provide air liaison to the State Area Command (STARC), and direct Air National Guard operations and establish policies to ensure mission readiness of assigned units.

Section 1375.370  The Executive Support Section of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Executive Support section provides general administrative and executive services, coordinates public affairs activities, monitors administrative performance, and assures completeness of inspections and assistance visit reports.

Section 1375.380  The Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Senior Enlisted Advisor reviews enlisted promotion, retention, and assignment policies, conducts counseling and interview sessions through a field visitation program, identifies issues or problems affecting enlisted personnel, and recommends action directly to the appropriate commanders.

Section 1375.390  The Operations Section of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Operations section evaluates operational readiness of units and personnel.  This section provides disaster preparedness guidance and monitors plans/programs and communications functions.  This section also reviews operational directives and establishes policies and training guidance to ensure mission accomplishment, and develops and implements policies for communications units.

Section 1375.400  The Personnel Section of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Personnel section develops promotion, retention, and separation policies for all members of the Illinois Air National Guard, and monitors and implements social actions, recruiting, training, and personnel actions.  The section also interprets and provides policy guidance for implementing Air Force and Air National Guard manpower and personnel programs.

Section 1375.410  The Resources Section of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Resources section evaluates the effectiveness of and supervises logistical and maintenance programs as well as comptroller and budgetary matters.  This section also monitors the supply and contracting operations of all units.

Section 1375.420  The Chaplain of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Chaplain provides guidance to subordinate units and manages religious programs.

Section 1375.430  The Staff Judge Advocate of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Staff Judge Advocate reviews command actions to ensure they are consistent with statutes and regulations.  The Staff Judge Advocate also monitors claims activity and provides legal opinions and advice.

Section 1375.440  The Surgeon of the Illinois Air National Guard

The Surgeon reviews clinical programs, participates in flight physical examination evaluations, reviews medical training and performance, and oversees programs relating to the health of Air National Guard members.

Section 1375.APPENDIX A   Organizational Chart

THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF ILLINOIS

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART