Military and Naval Affairs, Division of

Agency Web Site: https://dmna.ny.gov/

Mission

The Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) provides fully capable land, air, and naval military forces and facilities executing global missions across unified air and land operations in support of our communities, State and Nation.

Organization and Staffing

The Division operates under the direction of The Adjutant General (TAG) appointed by the Governor. The Division consists of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, and the New York Guard, all of which are overseen by State Headquarters in Latham, New York. The Division operates and maintains a large capital portfolio, which includes 40 Armories/Readiness Centers, the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center, 3 Combined Support Maintenance Shops (CSMS), 15 Field Maintenance Shops, 3 Army Aviation Support Facilities (AASF), and 1 Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES). Additionally, the Division manages the operation of 5 Air National Guard bases.

Major Programs

Army and Air National Guard

Existing State and Federal statutes place a dual responsibility on the Army and Air National Guard. In a national emergency, the federally recognized units of the State's military forces provide a trained reserve force to supplement the regular military forces. The New York National Guard is available, on the order of the Governor, to provide assistance in the event of a disaster, disturbance, or other emergencies.

Citizen Preparedness Training Program

Since FY 2014, the Division, in coordination with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, has provided citizens with disaster preparedness training throughout the State. To date, approximately 415,000 citizens have been trained. Similar to last year, the Executive Budget provides a $1 million appropriation within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' budget for this program.

Military Readiness Program

The Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of Federal- and State-owned National Guard training and support facilities throughout the State.

Joint Task Force Empire Shield

The Joint Task Force Empire Shield (JTFES) mission began in 2001, in response to the September 11th terrorist attack, to command and control New York’s homeland security missions for the National Guard. The primary mission of JTFES is to deter and prevent potential terrorist operations in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The size and composition of the Division’s Joint Task Force Empire Shield force has varied depending on identified priorities and mission requirements. The Task Force is structured to provide random flexible and responsive anti-terrorism measures at critical locations and times throughout New York City.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2026 Executive Budget recommends $446 million in support for DMNA, a net increase of $174.6 million over the FY 2025 Enacted Budget. This includes $130 million ($90 million Federal and $40 million State) to support the multi-year construction of a new 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters, $29.6 million to support maintenance and upkeep at DMNA facilities and $45 million to support an increase to the Joint Task Force Empire Shield mission.

The FY 2026 Executive Budget recommends a workforce level of 439 FTEs, an increase of 45 FTEs from FY 2025. This increase will support maintenance and upkeep at DMNA facilities statewide.

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/21/2025