Section 20-5-6 - Uniform; rank precedence and commandA. The state defense force shall be uniformed. The adjutant general shall by regulation prescribe the uniform and insignia of the state defense force, which uniform and insignia shall include distinctive devices identifying it as the uniform of the state defense force and distinguishing it from the national guard. When in uniform, members of the state defense force will reasonably conform to the dress and appearance standards of the national guard. The wearing of permanent military decorations earlier awarded is authorized.B. The grade structure of the state defense force shall to the extent practicable be the same as that prescribed for the army national guard.C. The senior line officer without distinction as to component present in any organization or formation of the state defense force shall command, unless the adjutant general shall designate otherwise.1978 Comp., § 20-5-6, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 37.Amended by 2021, c. 55,s. 7, eff. 6/18/2021.