How many Major Subordinate Commands is the Washington Army National Guard comprised of?

• A. Three
• B. Four
• C. Five
• D. Six

Answer: (C)

Major Subordinate Commands are the primary organizational blocks a state Army National Guard uses under the Adjutant General to manage different broad areas of responsibility. Washington’s Army National Guard is divided into five of these MSCs, a structure that provides focused leadership across key domains and clear lines of authority for planning, resourcing, and mission execution. This five-MSC layout helps distribute oversight effectively so units statewide can train, mobilize, and sustain operations while staying aligned with statewide priorities. If the Guard were arranged into a different number of MSCs, it would imply a different division of duties and management, which doesn’t match the established WA structure.