appropriations for the maintenance of the organized militia (land and
naval forces) ; apportions such appropriations and provides for the proper
application of funds so as to insure a uniform and consistent disburse-
ment for the progressive benefit of the military establishment of the
State.

He also promulgates to the organized militia the orders of the Gov-
ernor as Commander-in-Chief and provides from time to time appropriate
regulations for the government, discipline and maintenance of the mili-
tary establishment; he also publishes and provides for observance of all
federal laws and regulations applicable to the militia of the State.

He is the official channel for communication with the War and Navy
Departments on all matters and affairs relating to the federal govern-
ment's interests in the militia of the State; he performs the duties of
Disbursing Officers for the War and Navy Departments in all payments
from allotments made by the Congress of the United States for the en-
couragement and promotion of the organized militia.

In all matters pertaining to the military establishment of the State
or the military relations of the State with the United States, communica-
tions should be addressed to The Adjutant General, State of Maryland,
Annapolis.

The designation of an officer of the United States Army for duty
in connection with the State Militia, is made by the War Department
under an Act of Congress providing that any State having a regularly
organized militia conforming to the Act of Congress, may, through its
Governor, request the designation. The Assistant Adjutant General and
the Assistant to the Acting Quartermaster General are appointed and
commissioned by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Adjutant
General. (Ch. 103, 1908.) The Adjutant General makes all other
appointments.