The Minnesota Army National Guard is composed of approximately 11,000 Soldiers, spread out in 65 training and community centers across the state.

When National Guard troops are called to federal service, the President serves as Commander-in-Chief.

The SDF is composed of retired active and reserve military personnel and selected professional persons who volunteer their time and talents in further service to their state.

The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards.

The current forces formation plans of the US Army call for the typical National Guard unit (or National Guardsman) to serve one year of active duty for every three years of service.

The origins of the 94th Cavalry lie with the 1st Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment (United States).

Other serving and historic regiments of the Minnesota Army National Guard include: