The J1 directorate provides manpower and personnel support to the D.C. National Guard in collaboration with the joint staff, Army staff and Air staff. The J1 is responsible for all joint Army and Air National Guard manpower, personnel readiness, personnel services, and human capital management for the D.C. National Guard. Serves as the primary advisor to the Commanding General, senior commanders, and staff for all matters pertaining to integration and implementation of human resource programs and policies as they relate to domestic operations.