N.D. Cent. Code § 37-04-07

The officer commanding the national guard may cause those under that officer's command to perform any military duty, and that officer is responsible to the governor for the general efficiency of the national guard and for the drill, instruction, small arms and artillery practice, movements, operations, and care of the troops. Commanding officers of organizations are responsible to their immediate commanders for the equipment, drill, instruction, movements, and efficiency of their respective commands. All commissioned officers and enlisted personnel are responsible to their immediate commanding officers for prompt and unhesitating obedience, proper drill, and the preservation and proper use of the property of this state or of the organization which is in their possession.