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The Mobilization Augmentation Command (MAC) is a brigade-level command of the District of Columbia Army National Guard to serve as the focal point for National Guard and ARNG Domestic Operations by coordinating requests for assistance, resources, policy, and information from the states and territories and federal authorities relative to Guard matters, managing the NGB's Common Operating picture for internal and external use and by acting as the Bureau's primary communication node.
Country United States
Allegiance United States Army
Branch United States Army National Guard
Type Headquarters
Part of District of Columbia National Guard
Garrison/HQ Washington, DC
Current mission
The current mission of the MAC is to provide trained personnel for the Department of the Army Operations Center (AOC), Alternate Army Operations Center (AAOC), the National Guard Coordination Center (NGCC), ARNG Domestic Operation Center, National Guard Bureau - Legislative Liaison (NGB-LL) and other Operations Centers in support of routine, national crisis or wartime requirements. Special events such as the State of the Union Address and the Inaugural are also supported. As required, provide staff capability packages to augment State JTF for Domestic Support to Civil Authorities.
History
The District of Columbia National Guard descends from the 25th Battalion of the Maryland Militia, Headquartered in Georgetown, Maryland, formed 1776 to fight in the American Revolutionary War. After Congress established the Federal District in District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801, local Militia units were reorganized again, to form what would become the District of Columbia National Guard. Supervision and control of District of Columbia National Guard was delegated by the President of the United States to the Secretary of Defense pursuant to Executive Order 10030, 26 January 1949 with authority given to the Secretary to designate officials of the National Military Establishment to administer affairs of the District of Columbia National Guard. The Secretary of the Army was directed to act for the Secretary of Defense in all matters pertaining to the ground component, and the Secretary of the Air Force was directed to act in all matters pertaining to the air component of the District of Columbia National Guard by Secretary of Defense memorandum, 2 February 1949. Founded in 1997, the Mobilization Augmentation Detachment of the DC National Guard primary mission was to support the National Guard Bureau Operations Staff and Emergency Operations Center in Arlington, Virginia. On 27 September 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, the unit was the first Army Reserve component mobilized to support the Global War on Terrorism. Our outstanding performance and commitment prompted the decision to expand the unit into a Command, with a larger role, and opportunities for over 100 Officers and NCOs. The MAC is heavily involved in operations throughout the National Capital Region. MAC Strong
Current Divisions
- Department of the Army (DA) Operations Support Division
- Army National Guard (ARNG) Operations support Division
- National Guard Bureau (NGB) Plans and Operations Division
- Joint Operations Support Division
Commanders
| Colonel William J. Walker | 01 March 2013 - Present |
| Colonel Brian E. Tate | 01 February 2012 - 28 February 2013 |
| Colonel Gregory Castello | 18 July 2009 - 31 January 2012 |
| Colonel Thomas U. Washington | 01 July 2008 - 18 July 2009 |
| Colonel Dominic Archibald | 18 November 2006 - 30 June 2008 |
| Brigadier General Roosevelt Barfield | 04 February 2004 - 18 November 2006 |
| Major General Randy E. Manner | 03 December 1997 - 18 November 2003 |
References
- DCNG, 2013, http://states.ng.mil/sites/DC/Pages/DCNationalGuard.aspx
- NGB, 2013, http://www.nationalguard.mil/
- OSD, 2013, http://www.defense.gov/