C.R.S. § 28-3-201

The Colorado National Guard consists of the regularly enlisted militia within the ages prescribed by federal law and regulations, organized, armed, and equipped as provided in this article 3, and of commissioned officers and warrant officers within the ages and having the qualifications prescribed by federal law and regulations. “National Guard” applies only to militia organized as provided for in this article 3 and authorized by federal law and regulations relating to the National Guard. The number of officers and enlisted personnel of the National Guard must be fixed from time to time and organized so as to meet the requirements of the federal laws and regulations. The Colorado National Guard is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105 .