 The second battalion was organized as an operational Naval State Guard, composed largely of former service members and the 3rd Division providing support and auxiliary functions.By only seeking federal recognition for the first battalion as a naval militia, and considering the other two as divisions of the New Jersey State Guard, the NJNM is potentially able to receive federal aid and include civilian volunteers.Since reactivation in 1999, the NJNM had maintained eight boats donated by the city of Linden, the U.S. Coast Guard and the New Jersey State Police.