Section 842.89 - Definitions(a)Air National Guard (ANG). The federally recognized Air National Guard of each state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.(b)ANG member. An ANG member is one who is performing duty under 32 U.S.C., section 316 , 502 , 503 , 504 , or 505 for which the member is entitled to pay from the United States or for which the member has waived pay from the United States.(c)ANG duty status -(1)Active federal service. ANG members may serve on active Federal duty under 10 U.S.C. to augment the active Air Force under certain circumstances or for certain types of duty or training (e.g., overseas training exercises and ANG alert duty). Duty under 10 U.S.C. does not fall under this subpart.(2)Federally funded duty. ANG members perform specified federally funded duty or training under 32 U.S.C. such as weekend drills, annual training, field exercises, range firing, military schooling, full time unit support, or recruiting duties. Duty under 32 U.S.C. falls under this subpart for noncombat activities.(3)State duty. State duty is duty not authorized by federal law but required by the governor of the state and paid for from state funds. Such duty includes civil emergencies (natural or other disasters), civil disturbances (riots and strikes), and transportation requirements for official state functions, public health, or safety. State duty does not fall under this subpart.(d)ANG technicians. An ANG technician is a Federal employee employed under 32 U.S.C. 709 . Tort claims arising out of his or her activity are settled under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). 81 FR 83696 , Nov. 22, 2016