1519

(a) Whenever it becomes necessary, in case of disaster emergency, invasion, insurrection, or rebellion or imminent danger thereof, or to prevent or suppress lawless violence, or whenever the public safety or welfare shall require, the Commander-in-Chief may issue an order to the Adjutant General to mobilize into Territorial Active Military Service such units and/or individuals of the Virgin Islands National Guard as may be necessary to maintain or restore public order and to guarantee the safety of life and property. However, the order authorized under this subsection, if not in writing, shall be reduced to writing not more than 48 hours after the order is issued.\n(b) The Commander-in-Chief or the Adjutant General may order into Territorial Inactive Military Service such units or individuals of the Virgin Islands National Guard, or both, to perform such ceremonial functions as may be required, including but not limited to, funeral and ceremonial details. Such members and officers shall receive a stipend for such service in accordance with section 1517 of this chapter.