# Alaska Stat. § 26.05.050: Authority for organization

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.050

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 26.05.050
- **Heading:** Authority for organization
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 26 / Chapter 26.05 / Section 26.05.050

## Text

The governor as commander in chief may organize units in communities so requesting and specifically provide for organization of at least two scout battalions in the western and northwestern coastal areas and northern Arctic regions of the state, in accordance with special authority of the United States Department of Defense.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.010 Alaska militia established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.020 Exemption from military service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.030 Composition of organized militia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.050 Authority for organization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.060 Control of Alaska National Guard and Alaska Naval Militia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.070 Governor may order organized militia into active state service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.075 Leave and reemployment rights of the organized militia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.075.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.080 Decision of governor final.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.090 Proclamations of martial law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.100 Alaska State Defense Force.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.110 Governor may order unorganized militia into active service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.135 Applicability of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to members of the organized militia; contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.135.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.140 Suits against officers and enlisted persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.140.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 26.05.145 Suits by members of the military services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T26_C26.05_S26.05.145.md)

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