2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 10. PUBLIC SAFETY
ARTICLE 16. INDIANA MILITARY CODE
CHAPTER 14. NAVAL FORCE

IC 10-16-14
Chapter 14. Naval Force

IC 10-16-14-1
Creation of naval force
Sec. 1. In addition to the land military forces of the state, there is established a naval force to be known as the Indiana naval force.
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

IC 10-16-14-2
Commander in chief; duties of adjutant general; rules and regulations
Sec. 2. (a) The governor is the commander in chief of the Indiana naval force.
(b) The naval force is under the immediate command and jurisdiction of the adjutant general. The adjutant general has all the rights, powers, and duties in connection with the naval force as the adjutant general has in connection with the land military forces.
(c) The governor, as commander in chief, may:
(1) make all necessary rules; and
(2) issue orders;
the governor considers necessary for the organization, administration, and discipline of the naval force. The rules must conform, as far as practicable, with the military and naval laws of the state and the United States.
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

IC 10-16-14-3
Laws applicable to naval forces
Sec. 3. All provisions of law relating to governing, maintaining, and equipping the land military forces of Indiana apply equally to and govern the naval forces, except for provisions that are inconsistent with the different nature of the service.
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

IC 10-16-14-4
Vessels, boats, and equipment
Sec. 4. The commander in chief may accept from the United States Navy or from any other source for the naval force, and use any vessel, lifeboat, boat gear, boat equipment, life-saving equipment, rifles, field pieces, and other naval equipment or life-saving equipment necessary to properly safeguard the lives and property of the citizens of Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.