Va. Code Ann. § 44-11.1

(1) The Department of Military Affairs shall support the objectives of the Governor and federal authorities by: Administering and employing the Virginia Militia, as set forth in § 44-1;

(2) Integrating into state operations all supporting Department of Defense capabilities and those forces provided by supporting states in a Title 32 or State Active Duty status;

(3) Providing for the safety of citizens of the Commonwealth by maintaining order and public safety and assisting in counter-drug efforts, in cooperation with Virginia State Police and local law-enforcement agencies;

(4) Preparing and executing contingency plans to provide for a timely and capable response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incidents;

(5) Preparing and executing contingency plans necessary for the provision of homeland defense;

(6) Ensuring the support to families of service members of the Virginia National Guard;

(7) Administering a state at-risk program for youth; and

(8) Recruiting a force sufficiently manned and trained to accomplish the above duties.