Ala. Code § 31-2-8
In the event of all or part of the National Guard of Alabama being called, drafted, or ordered into the service of the United States, the Governor may organize, equip, train, and maintain, only during periods when the National Guard of Alabama is in the federal service or when the Governor declares by executive order, at the strength and in the organizations and branches of the service as he or she may deem advisable, a temporary augmentation force designated as the Alabama State Defense Force, for the purpose of augmenting and assisting the Alabama National Guard under the command of the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General may adopt rules governing the activities and employment of the Alabama State Defense Force and the rules may be amended from time to time as determined necessary by the Adjutant General.
Ala. Code § 31-2-8 (1975)